HATCH VALLEY MIDDLE

HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
901 EAST HERRERA
HATCH, NM 87937
262 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hatch Valley Middle School, located in Hatch, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, focusing on the academic and personal development of students in the middle grades. As part of the Hatch Valley Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement through various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school’s digital presence, managed through its Schooldesk platform, serves as a primary point of communication for parents, students, and staff. It provides essential access to school calendars, district policies, and resources aimed at fostering school-home collaboration. By prioritizing a mix of traditional instruction and community involvement, Hatch Valley Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture that addresses the unique social and developmental needs of its diverse student body in the Hatch Valley area.
262
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    256 (97.7 %)
  • White
    6 (2.3 %)
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: HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)267-8250
Website: http://www.hatchschools.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 237
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 86
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 92
Gender Ratio