Mountain Middle School

Demographics

Percentage of students*

Why Mountain Middle School was nominated

Mountain Middle School (MMS) distinguishes itself through a commitment to project-based learning and technology integration, fostering a student-centered environment that promotes equity and personal growth. This methodology encourages active engagement, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills and enhances engagement and helps students develop essential skills such as collaboration and communication. Advancing Equity: • Inclusive Community Engagement: MMS celebrates innovative ideas and encourages each student to expand their academic and social potential, creating a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusivity. Student-Centered Learning: • Project-Based Learning: The school's curriculum is adapted from the High Tech High model, emphasizing project-based learning that encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. • Technology Integration: MMS integrates technology into its rigorous curriculum, preparing students to navigate and contribute to an increasingly digital world. • Personalized Learning Environment: By focusing on teacher-student interaction and providing a supportive environment, MMS ensures that learning experiences are tailored to individual student needs, fostering personal growth and academic achievement. Through these approaches, Mountain Middle School effectively advances equity and prioritizes student-centered learning, empowering students to achieve their highest potential., Mountain Middle School (MMS) reimagines school by transforming learning into a hands-on, project-based experience grounded in inquiry, collaboration, and technology-rich exploration. Drawing inspiration from the High Tech High model, MMS restructures traditional instruction into interdisciplinary, real-world projects that engage students deeply and promote agency, creativity, and problem-solving. Its emphasis on technology integration and personalized support creates an environment where students build confidence as innovators and critical thinkers. MMS offers an empowering approach that prepares students not just to master content, but to apply their learning meaningfully within their community and the world.

Student experience design

We don’t climb mountains to get to the top, we climb to see who we can become in trying to get there! We celebrate innovative ideas, the drive to expand the limits of each student’s academic and social potential, the joy of learning, and the friendship and personal growth that come from challenging endeavors. Our Vision To be a distinguished educational community leader that empowers students to own their future. Our Mission Within a safe and supportive culture, Mountain Middle School integrates technology and project-based learning into a rigorous curriculum that prepares students to achieve their highest academic and social potential.

Core Practices

Core Practices	Length of Use
Assessments For Deeper Learning	5+ years
All Courses Designed For Inclusion	5+ years
Project-based Learning	5+ years
Performance Based Assessment	5+ years

All Practices

AI For Learning Materials

AI For Teacher Productivity

Community And Workforce Partnerships

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

SEL Integration School-wide

Student-led Conferences

Student-led Goal Setting

Universal Design For Learning

key reasons for innovating

Artifacts

CARS report