TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

3500 TWIN PEAKS BLVD
FARMINGTON, NM 87401

tibbetts.fms.k12.nm.us

683 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tibbetts Middle School is a public middle school located in Farmington, New Mexico, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Farmington Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is committed to preparing its diverse student body for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and support programs.

The school strives to create a positive and inclusive community where students are encouraged to engage both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Tibbetts Middle School focuses on student success through collaborative teaching methods and a commitment to addressing the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence at http://tibbetts.fms.k12.nm.us/.

683

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	132
Black	7
Two or More	61
American Indian	366

American Indian
366 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
132 (19.3 %)
White
117 (17.1 %)
Two or More
61 (8.9 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)

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:	FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)599-8613
Website:	http://tibbetts.fms.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	652
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 6 222

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 235