South Middle School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

139 Students

Middle School 8th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public middle school serving the Aurora Public Schools district. Situated on East Parkview Drive, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. Its educational approach focuses on fostering academic growth and social development within a diverse urban environment, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and student engagement. By maintaining an active online presence through its official website, the school keeps families informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. As part of the Aurora Public Schools system, South Middle School prioritizes creating a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student population while striving for equitable educational outcomes.

139

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	99
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
99 (71.2%)
Black
21 (15.1%)
White
10 (7.2%)
Two or More
5 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)364-7623
Grade Range:	8th - 8th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8 139