FORT SUMNER MIDDLE

FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
1001 SUMNER AVE
FORT SUMNER, NM 88119
82 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Sumner Middle School, located in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, serves as a central pillar of the local educational community. Part of the Fort Sumner Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal growth of its adolescent students. By providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, the institution aims to prepare students for the transition into high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

The school benefits from the small-town atmosphere of Fort Sumner, which allows for a close-knit community feel where teachers, staff, and families can collaborate effectively to support student success. Beyond the classroom, the school typically encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, which helps to instill values like teamwork, responsibility, and school spirit. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Fort Sumner Middle School strives to equip its students with the essential skills and character traits needed to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.
82
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    50 (61.0 %)
  • White
    30 (36.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)355-7734
Website: http://www.ftsumnerk12.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 25
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 38
Gender Ratio