DENVER (KDVR) — Construction on a new Thornton middle school is on track to open in 2026, but the school district said it is still deciding when to open the school due to declining enrollment.

At the intersection of East 152nd Avenue and Holly Street in Thornton, construction is underway for the new Talon Ridge Middle School. The school district, Colorado's 27J Schools, said it should be completed in spring 2026.

However, a spokesperson for the district told FOX31 that the opening date for the middle school, once projected for fall of 2026, will be reassessed and determined by the end of this year. The school district said the possible change is from declining school enrollment and a lower population of school-aged residents in the city.

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