CHAMA MIDDLE

CHAMA VALLEY INDEP. SCHOOLS
181 NORTH PINE AVE
CHAMA, NM 87520
40 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chama Middle School, located in Chama, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the Chama Valley Independent School District. Situated in a small, rural setting near the Colorado border, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging student engagement through local community values.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a close-knit campus culture, leveraging its rural location to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families. As a pillar of the Chama Valley district, the institution is committed to student success and preparation for future academic endeavors. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative policies can find detailed information through the official district website at http://www.chamaschools.org/.
40
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    28 (70.0 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (22.5 %)
  • White
    1 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CHAMA VALLEY INDEP. SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)588-7285
Website: http://www.chamaschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 19
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio