CATON MIDDLE

EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
1109 16TH STREET
EUNICE, NM 88231
161 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Caton Middle School is the primary middle-level educational institution serving the community of Eunice, New Mexico. Located on 16th Street, the school functions as a key component of the Eunice Public School District, focusing on the transitional academic and social development of students typically in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of high school by offering a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, Caton Middle School places a significant value on extracurricular engagement and student support. By maintaining a connection to the broader Eunice school district, the school works to ensure that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for their success. The administration and faculty strive to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to participate in local activities and sports, helping to build a strong sense of school spirit and identity within this small-town community.
161
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    113 (70.2 %)
  • White
    43 (26.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
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: EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)394-3338
Website: http://www.eunice.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 52
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio