North Arvada Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

464 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Arvada Middle School (NAMS), located in Arvada, Colorado, serves as a public middle school within the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By providing a diverse range of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities, NAMS aims to prepare its student body for future success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, North Arvada Middle School places a significant emphasis on student engagement and character development. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and creative arts, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. With its commitment to inclusive education and a culture of continuous improvement, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

464

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Arvada Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	223
Black	16
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

Hispanic
223 (48.1%)
White
183 (39.4%)
Two or More
26 (5.6%)
Black
16 (3.4%)
Asian
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-0528
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 134

Grade 7 167

Grade 8 163