Otho E Stuart Middle School

15955 EAST 101ST WAY
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

794 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Otho E. Stuart Middle School is a public school located in Commerce City, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the School District 27J. The school is named in honor of Otho E. Stuart, a historical figure recognized for his contributions to the local community. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for the transition to high school.

The school’s mission generally focuses on creating a collaborative culture that encourages student engagement and inclusivity. Like many schools in the 27J district, Otho E. Stuart utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, offering core subjects alongside elective programs intended to help students explore interests in technology, the arts, and physical education. With its location in the growing Commerce City area, the school serves a diverse student body and maintains a commitment to partnering with families and the surrounding community to support student success.

794

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otho E Stuart Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	451
Black	46
Asian	43
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
451 (56.8%)
White
222 (28.0%)
Black
46 (5.8%)
Asian
43 (5.4%)
Two or More
23 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	(720)685-5500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 6 261

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 247