South Middle School

South Middle School is one of the average-sized all-grades campuss in AURORA, Colorado, one of the schools within Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A, with students from the surrounding community on its rolls from grade M.

South Middle School is one of 59 schools operated by Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A, a district that caters to 39,464 students overall.

Looking at school resources, The student-to-teacher ratio at South Middle School reports approximately 13.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.3:1, putting South Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, Arapahoe County reports that median household income runs about $101,087, roughly 47% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. South Middle School is one of 176 public schools in Arapahoe County (combined enrollment of about 115,502 students).

The closest other public school is Del Mar Academy, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 5-year window, the student count ticked down 83%: 827 students in 2018 compared to 139 in 2023. Hispanic enrollment moved from 64% to 71% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 18.1:1 in 2018 to 13.3:1 in 2023.

On this page, the feed for South Middle School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.