ZIA MIDDLE

1300 WEST UNIVERSITY AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

zms.lcps.net/o/zms

688 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Zia Middle School, located at 1300 West University Avenue in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a key academic institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) district. Situated in a central part of the city, the school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, personal development, and community engagement.

As part of the LCPS district, Zia Middle School focuses on preparing students for future success through a variety of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and character-building initiatives. The faculty and administration work to create a culture that encourages academic rigor and student involvement, aiming to equip young learners with the skills necessary for high school transition. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub, maintaining ongoing communication regarding student progress and district-wide educational standards.

688

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZIA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	533
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
533 (77.5 %)
White
123 (17.9 %)
Black
16 (2.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)527-9475
Website:	http://zms.lcps.net/o/zms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
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 6 243

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 227