Adams City Middle School

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

4451 EAST 72ND AVENUE
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

296 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Adams City Middle School, located at 4451 East 72nd Avenue in Commerce City, Colorado, is a key educational institution within the Adams 14 School District. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students in their formative middle school years can build a strong academic foundation while navigating the social and emotional challenges of adolescence. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and character development, all while striving to meet the unique needs of a multicultural student population.

As a pillar of the Commerce City community, Adams City Middle School places a significant emphasis on community engagement and equity. The faculty and administration work to implement inclusive instructional strategies that support students from various backgrounds, ensuring that every learner has access to the resources necessary for success. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic support programs, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student participation and long-term academic growth.

296

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams City Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	259
Black	6
Two or More	2

Hispanic
259 (87.5%)
White
29 (9.8%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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 N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo
Phone:	(303)289-5881
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 7 139

Grade 8 157