MESA ALTA JR HIGH SCHOOL

MESA ALTA JR HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BLOOMFIELD school district, located in BLOOMFIELD, NM with about 408 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 27 teachers, MESA ALTA JR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Mesa Alta Junior High, located in Bloomfield, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Bloomfield School District. Situated at 329 North Bergin Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional middle school years. The campus focuses on providing a supportive environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.

As a part of the Bloomfield school system, Mesa Alta Junior High prioritizes the use of technology and modern pedagogical strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in athletics, arts, and various student organizations. By bridging the gap between elementary and secondary education, the institution strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social foundations necessary for future success in both academic and personal endeavors.

For more information, contact MESA ALTA JR HIGH at (505) 632-4316 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

329 NORTH BERGIN LN
BLOOMFIELD, NM 87413
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MESA ALTA JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BLOOMFIELD, NM with about 408 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BLOOMFIELD
Total Students:
408
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 408 students

American Indian or Alaska Native
36.3%
Hispanic/Latino
36.0%
White
25.5%
Black or African American
1.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.5%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.