Mountain Ridge Middle School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

9150 LEXINGTON DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920

690 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Ridge Middle School, located in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs, is a prominent school within the Academy District 20 public school system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program. It fosters a structured learning environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, while encouraging students to engage in a wide variety of activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is widely recognized for its community-focused culture and high performance ratings within the state of Colorado. With a curriculum designed to challenge students through rigorous core coursework and elective options, Mountain Ridge aims to support the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its adolescent population. Its location in the 80920 zip code places it in a stable, family-oriented neighborhood, making it a cornerstone institution for local families seeking a well-rounded middle school experience.

690

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	169
Black	28
Asian	27
Two or More	63
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
398 (57.7%)
Hispanic
169 (24.5%)
Two or More
63 (9.1%)
Black
28 (4.1%)
Asian
27 (3.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
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:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-3200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 7 259

Grade 8 235