CARRIZOZO MIDDLE

CARRIZOZO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
800 D AVE
CARRIZOZO, NM 88301
32 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Carrizozo Middle School, located in Carrizozo, New Mexico, is an integral part of the small, close-knit Carrizozo Municipal School District. Situated in Lincoln County, the school serves a rural student population, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a PK-12 district, the middle school focuses on transitioning students from elementary education into the more rigorous academic expectations of high school, fostering both social-emotional development and foundational academic skills.

The school is deeply connected to the identity of the town of Carrizozo, often acting as a hub for community engagement and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its rural setting, the district aims to provide students with a well-rounded education that incorporates both traditional curriculum and modern educational technology. Prospective parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, athletic programs, and district policies through their official website, which serves as a central resource for school-home communication.
32
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    17 (53.1 %)
  • White
    13 (40.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (6.2 %)
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: CARRIZOZO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)648-2348
Website: http://www.carrizozogrizzlies.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio