EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SANTA FE school district, located in SANTA FE, NM with about 564 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 38 teachers, EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE School, located in the South Meadows area of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a key component of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment for students in the middle school grades. Its curriculum is designed to support academic growth during these formative years, focusing on core subjects while fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for the transition to high school.
The school emphasizes community engagement and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By leveraging its resources and location, EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in specific academic initiatives, school policies, or event calendars can find updated information through the official district website provided.
For more information, contact EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE at (505) 467-2003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SANTA FE, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SANTA FE, NM with about 564 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SANTA FE
- Total Students:
- 564
- Teachers:
- 38.8
- 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
* 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 564 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.2%
- White
- 5.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.