ANTON CHICO MIDDLE SCHOOL

ANTON CHICO MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SANTA ROSA school district, located in ANTON CHICO, NM with about 37 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, ANTON CHICO MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

ANTON CHICO MIDDLE School, located in the rural community of Anton Chico, New Mexico, is a small educational institution operating under the Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools district. As a localized middle school, it serves students in the surrounding area, focusing on foundational academic development during the critical middle school years. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere typical of a rural New Mexico community school.

Because of its association with the larger Santa Rosa school system, ANTON CHICO MIDDLE benefits from the resources and administrative structure of the district while maintaining a distinct identity tailored to its local population. The school emphasizes a traditional academic environment, prioritizing core subjects and student engagement within a setting that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community. It serves as a vital educational hub for the village of Anton Chico and the nearby rural regions.

For more information, contact ANTON CHICO MIDDLE at (505) 472-3171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.