SIERRA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SIERRA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ROSWELL school district, located in ROSWELL, NM with about 661 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, SIERRA MIDDLE 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.

SIERRA MIDDLE School, located in Roswell, New Mexico, is part of the Roswell Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution functions as a community hub dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional years of early adolescence. The school provides a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities.

As part of the Roswell public school system, SIERRA MIDDLE School focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school’s mission aligns with the district's broader goals of promoting student achievement, equity, and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its resources and staff, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of the local student population, ensuring that learners are equipped with the academic foundation and social tools necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact SIERRA MIDDLE at (505) 627-2511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

615 SOUTH SYCAMORE AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88203
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SIERRA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ROSWELL, NM with about 661 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ROSWELL
Total Students:
661
Teachers:
37.5
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
6th Grade
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 661 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIERRA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.5%
White
21.6%
Black or African American
4.2%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.