Everitt Middle School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

3900 KIPLING STREET
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

456 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Everitt Middle School, located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is situated on Kipling Street and functions as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. Its academic environment is designed to support the developmental transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often providing opportunities for elective participation to foster student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Everitt Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded middle school experience, typically offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school is committed to creating an inclusive culture that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional well-being, and academic preparation for future success. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, Everitt strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to excel both personally and scholastically during their formative years.

456

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Everitt Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	191
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	25
American Indian	5

White
216 (47.4%)
Hispanic
191 (41.9%)
Two or More
25 (5.5%)
Black
13 (2.9%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)

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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-1580
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 158

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 164