- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highlands Ranch, CO
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345001747
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Ridge Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Mountain Ridge Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080345001747 · Highlands Ranch, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 17.1:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Mountain Ridge Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mountain Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 752
Mountain Ridge Middle School
752 students
What this shows Mountain Ridge Middle School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Ridge Middle School compares
Mountain Ridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Colorado - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Mountain Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Ridge Middle School?
5.7% of students at Mountain Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Ridge Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Highlands Ranch, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Mountain Ridge Middle School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.