EAGLE NEST MIDDLE

CIMARRON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
225 LAKE ST
EAGLE NEST, NM 87718
73 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Eagle Nest Middle School is located in the small mountain community of Eagle Nest, New Mexico, and operates as part of the Cimarron Municipal School District. Situated in a region known for its scenic beauty near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the school serves the local student population by providing a foundational middle school education that emphasizes academic development and community engagement within a rural setting.

As a member of the Cimarron school system, Eagle Nest Middle School benefits from the resources and curricular standards maintained by the broader district. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of students in the middle grades, helping them transition from elementary education toward high school readiness. By maintaining close ties to the Cimarron district, the school remains committed to providing essential educational opportunities while upholding the values of its tight-knit mountain community.
73
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (52.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (37.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.4 %)
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: CIMARRON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)376-2445
Website: http://www.cimarronschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
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 5 26
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio