Severance Middle School

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4

1801 AVERY PLAZA STREET
WINDSOR, CO 80550

www.sms.weldre4.org/

725 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Severance Middle School, located in Windsor, Colorado, serves as a key educational hub within the Weld RE-4 School District. As part of a rapidly growing community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution is committed to fostering academic growth, critical thinking, and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school’s culture emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of academic disciplines and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources within the Weld RE-4 district, Severance Middle School aims to cultivate a community of lifelong learners, prioritizing student well-being and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to support each student's unique potential.

725

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Severance Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	191
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
495 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
191 (26.3 %)
Two or More
17 (2.3 %)
Black
13 (1.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4
Phone:	(970)833-7200
Website:	http://www.sms.weldre4.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 208

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 240