DULCE MIDDLE

DULCE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
113 HAWKS DR
DULCE, NM 87528
119 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dulce Middle School, located at 113 Hawks Dr. in Dulce, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Dulce Independent School District. Situated in the heart of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It focuses on providing a supportive middle-grades environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both academic development and the cultural heritage of its student body.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are structured to prepare students for future success while honoring the unique identity of the Dulce area. As part of a smaller school district, Dulce Middle School typically prioritizes personalized attention, fostering close relationships between students, staff, and the community. By promoting a blend of standard academic standards and community-specific engagement, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and academic readiness in its students as they progress toward secondary education.
119
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
107.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    103 (86.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
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: DULCE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)759-3225
Website: http://www.dulceschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
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 32
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 48
Gender Ratio