7TH AND 8TH GRADE ACADEMY

7TH AND 8TH GRADE ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LAS VEGAS CITY school district, located in LAS VEGAS, NM with about 242 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 14 teachers, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ACADEMY 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.

The 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ACADEMY, located on Old National Road in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a dedicated middle school facility operating under the Las Vegas City Public Schools district. Serving students in their critical pre-high school years, the academy is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of the high school level. The school functions as part of the Memorial school community, fostering a focused academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while addressing the developmental needs of early adolescents.

As part of the district's broader educational strategy, the Academy utilizes the resources provided by the Memorial school network to support student achievement. The institution provides a structured setting intended to build both academic proficiency and character development. By grouping 7th and 8th graders together, the school aims to create a cohesive learning environment where students can prepare for the challenges of secondary education through a balance of traditional instruction and extracurricular engagement within the Las Vegas, NM community.

For more information, contact 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ACADEMY at (505) 454-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.