ORTEGA MIDDLE SCHOOL

ORTEGA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Alamosa School District No. Re-11J school district, located in ALAMOSA, CO with about 527 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, ORTEGA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ORTEGA MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 401 Victoria Avenue in Alamosa, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Alamosa School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during the pivotal middle school years. By aligning its curriculum with state standards and district goals, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both rigorous instruction and personal growth.

In addition to its core academic programming, ORTEGA MIDDLE SCHOOL is integrated into the broader Alamosa community, acting as a hub for student engagement and development. The school utilizes its online platform at [alamosa.k12.co.us](http://alamosa.k12.co.us) to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, announcements, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. Through its focus on community-oriented learning, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible members of the Alamosa area and the wider Colorado community.

For more information, contact ORTEGA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (719) 587-1650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.