Nevin Platt Middle School

483 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nevin Platt Middle School is a public school located in Boulder, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Boulder Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, focusing on creating a challenging yet supportive environment. Platt emphasizes a "whole-child" philosophy, encouraging students to develop not only their intellectual abilities but also their character, resilience, and sense of community responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nevin Platt offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is highly regarded for its inclusive culture and strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community. By utilizing innovative teaching strategies and fostering strong teacher-student relationships, Platt aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond, while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the Boulder community.

483

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nevin Platt Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	47
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
389 (80.9%)
Hispanic
47 (9.8%)
Two or More
36 (7.5%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-5536
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 138

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 158