Kearney Middle School

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

6160 KEARNEY STREET
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

397 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Kearney Middle School, located at 6160 Kearney Street in Commerce City, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Adams County School District 14. Situated in the heart of a diverse and growing community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for students during their formative adolescent years.

The school strives to create an inclusive environment that supports a wide range of student needs through a curriculum designed to build core competencies in subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. Beyond the classroom, Kearney Middle School typically emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities and programs. By prioritizing a supportive learning climate, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the Commerce City area.

397

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kearney Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	349
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
349 (87.9%)
White
35 (8.8%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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 N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo
Phone:	(303)287-0261
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 7 188

Grade 8 209