Shadow Ridge Middle School

shadowridge.adams12.org

672 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shadow Ridge Middle School, located in Thornton, Colorado, is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for social and emotional development. By fostering a culture of respect and accountability, the school aims to help students reach their individual potential while developing the skills necessary for lifelong success.

Beyond core academics, Shadow Ridge offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses designed to engage students’ specific interests. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community and encourages parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through its website, the school keeps families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and community partnership in student growth.

672

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	362
Black	4
Asian	22
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

Hispanic
362 (53.9 %)
White
260 (38.7 %)
Asian
22 (3.3 %)
Two or More
20 (3.0 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5040
Website:	http://shadowridge.adams12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 228

Grade 7 201

Grade 8 243