SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY
SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POJOAQUE school district, located in POJOAQUE, NM with about 165 students. 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 8 teachers, SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Pojoaque Valley SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY, located in Pojoaque, New Mexico, serves as a specialized transitional campus designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school. By focusing exclusively on sixth-grade students, the academy creates a dedicated environment that allows pupils to adjust to the departmentalized instruction, increased academic expectations, and social shifts inherent in moving from a traditional elementary setting to the secondary school model.
The school emphasizes a supportive academic culture that prioritizes student growth and community building during this pivotal developmental year. Through its targeted curriculum and focused faculty attention, the academy aims to provide students with a solid foundation in core academic subjects while nurturing their independence and preparing them for the rigors of the junior high school experience. The campus functions as a unique hub within the Pojoaque Valley school system, fostering a sense of belonging for students as they navigate their first year of middle-level education.
For more information, contact SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY at (505) 455-2282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POJOAQUE, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in POJOAQUE, NM with about 165 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POJOAQUE
- Total Students:
- 165
- Teachers:
- 8.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 165 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 15.2%
- White
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 61.2%
- Male
- 38.8%
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.