COCHITI MIDDLE SCHOOL

COCHITI MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BERNALILLO school district, located in PENA BLANCA, NM with about 80 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, COCHITI MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

COCHITI MIDDLE School is a public middle school located in the rural community of Peña Blanca, New Mexico. Serving as part of the Bernalillo Public Schools district, the institution is situated on the outskirts of the Cochiti Pueblo, reflecting the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the region. The school provides a foundational middle-level education (typically grades 6–8) designed to support the academic and social development of students living in and around the surrounding tribal and residential areas.

The school operates with a focus on integrating students into the broader Bernalillo Public Schools academic framework while maintaining a connection to the local community. By utilizing the resources of the larger district, COCHITI MIDDLE School emphasizes standard state curriculum requirements while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in serving a rural, diverse student body. Families looking for specific details regarding current academic programs, faculty contacts, or school-wide policies can typically find updated information through the district’s official web portal.

For more information, contact COCHITI MIDDLE at (505) 867-5547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.