Overland Trail Middle School

455 NORTH 19TH AVENUE
BRIGHTON, CO 80601

581 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Overland Trail Middle School, located in Brighton, Colorado, is part of the Brighton 27J School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The campus emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare young adolescents for the rigors of secondary education while providing a stable foundation for their social and emotional well-being.

The school community focuses on collaborative teaching practices and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing inclusive values and clear communication between staff, parents, and students, Overland Trail strives to cultivate a safe, productive space where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to the broader Brighton community.

581

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overland Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	408
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	6
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
408 (70.2%)
White
139 (23.9%)
Asian
13 (2.2%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)655-4000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 6 196

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 174