Century Middle School

13000 LAFAYETTE STREET
THORNTON, CO 80241

century.adams12.org

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Century Middle School, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a prominent campus within 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. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Century Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

The school is known for its dedication to community engagement and a broad curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as math, science, and literacy—with various elective opportunities. The staff at Century works to integrate technology and innovative teaching practices into the classroom, encouraging students to be critical thinkers and effective communicators. Through its emphasis on inclusive excellence and student-centered initiatives, the school strives to provide an educational experience that meets the unique needs of its local community in the northern Denver metropolitan area.

827

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Century Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	346
Black	12
Asian	33
Two or More	40
American Indian	4

White
392 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
346 (41.8 %)
Two or More
40 (4.8 %)
Asian
33 (4.0 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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)972-5240
Website:	http://century.adams12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 282

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 275