School Overview
Jimmy Carter Middle School, located in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is named in honor of the 39th President of the United States and is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal growth, and community responsibility among its middle school student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by building foundational skills in core subjects while offering elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Jimmy Carter Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on providing a structured environment where students can develop social-emotional skills, leadership abilities, and a sense of belonging. The school’s location in the 87105 zip code places it as a central hub for families in the area, often engaging with the community through school events, extracurricular activities, and partnerships that strive to enhance the overall middle school experience for its diverse population of learners.
542
Total Students
39.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic469
Black12
Asian3
Two or More8
American Indian31
  • Hispanic
    469 (86.5 %)
  • American Indian
    31 (5.7 %)
  • White
    19 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)833-7540
Website: http://jimmycarter.aps.edu
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 434
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 164
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 195

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6164
Grade 7183
Grade 8195
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27049.8%
Male27250.2%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)