Southern Hills Middle School

502 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southern Hills Middle School, located at 1500 Knox Drive in Boulder, Colorado, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Boulder Valley School District. Nestled in a quiet residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It maintains a strong focus on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with a variety of elective opportunities designed to help students explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Southern Hills is recognized for its commitment to the holistic development of its students. The school encourages participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help cultivate leadership and social skills. With a dedication to preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, the school emphasizes critical thinking, inclusivity, and character building, making it a cornerstone of the South Boulder community.

502

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Hills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	40
Black	7
Asian	35
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
365 (72.7%)
Two or More
54 (10.8%)
Hispanic
40 (8.0%)
Asian
35 (7.0%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
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)561-3400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 168

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 149