Laredo Middle School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

5000 SOUTH LAREDO STREET
AURORA, CO 80015

846 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Laredo Middle School, located in the Cherry Creek School District in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse student population in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering elective programs that encourage exploration in areas such as the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Laredo Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and character development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, academic clubs, and student leadership opportunities, which help students build connections and develop essential life skills. By partnering with parents and the surrounding Aurora community, Laredo Middle School strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting a culture of curiosity, mutual respect, and lifelong learning.

846

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laredo Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	246
Black	124
Asian	54
Two or More	80
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
334 (39.5%)
Hispanic
246 (29.1%)
Black
124 (14.7%)
Two or More
80 (9.5%)
Asian
54 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-5000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 289

Grade 7 258

Grade 8 299