Colton Middle School

www.colton.k12.or.us/CMS/CMS New/middle/CMS main page.html

120 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Colton Middle School, located in the rural community of Colton, Oregon, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Colton School District, the school emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to transition students from elementary education to high school readiness. The curriculum is structured to provide a balance of core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a sense of community typical of a small-town district, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities and fostering strong connections between staff, students, and families. The facility on Schieffer Road serves as a foundational pillar for the local area, focusing on preparing middle schoolers for the academic rigors of Colton High School while nurturing the specific needs of early adolescents through a dedicated and approachable faculty.

120

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	8
Two or More	9

White
103 (85.8 %)
Two or More
9 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (6.7 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Colton SD 53
Phone:	(503)824-2319
Website:	http://www.colton.k12.or.us/CMS/CMS New/middle/CMS main page.html
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 44