Vikan Middle School

528 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vikan Middle School, located at 879 Jessup Street in Brighton, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Brighton School District 27J. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, Vikan aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school and beyond, emphasizing both college and career readiness.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and student support, utilizing a variety of programs to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can succeed. With a focus on inclusive learning, Vikan Middle School encourages students to participate in athletics, arts, and leadership opportunities, which helps cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. As a fixture in the Brighton community, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to maintain a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and achievement.

528

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vikan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	359
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
359 (68.0%)
White
143 (27.1%)
Two or More
14 (2.7%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	School District 27J
Phone:	(303)655-4050
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
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 6 182

Grade 7 167

Grade 8 179