CHAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHAMA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CHAMA VALLEY school district, located in CHAMA, NM with about 33 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 4 teachers, CHAMA MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
CHAMA MIDDLE School, located in Chama, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the Chama Valley Independent School District. Situated in a small, rural setting near the Colorado border, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging student engagement through local community values.
The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a close-knit campus culture, leveraging its rural location to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families. As a pillar of the Chama Valley district, the institution is committed to student success and preparation for future academic endeavors. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative policies can find detailed information through the official district website at http://www.chamaschools.org/.
For more information, contact CHAMA MIDDLE at (505) 588-7285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHAMA, NM 87520
(505) 588-7285
http://www.chamaschools.org/
CHAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHAMA, NM with about 33 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHAMA VALLEY
- Total Students:
- 33
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 33 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.1%
- White
- 3.0%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.