Mount Garfield Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

569 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Garfield Middle School (MGMS) is a public middle school located in Clifton, Colorado, and is part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, offering a curriculum designed to challenge learners while fostering social and emotional development during these formative years.

In addition to its core academic programs, Mount Garfield Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student involvement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and elective courses. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to participate in diverse opportunities that help them explore their interests and prepare for their future educational journeys. Located in the heart of Clifton, the school serves as a key institution for local families, prioritizing clear communication and a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the community.

569

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Garfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	201
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
338 (59.5%)
Hispanic
201 (35.4%)
Two or More
18 (3.2%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-4720
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 189

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 192