PICACHO MIDDLE
727 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Picacho Middle School is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students within the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) district. Situated on North Motel Boulevard, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition into high school. As part of the LCPS system, the school follows district-wide academic standards and offers a variety of programs aimed at fostering both the intellectual and social development of its adolescent student body.
The school’s official online presence serves as a centralized resource for parents, students, and staff to access essential information, including school calendars, academic policies, and extracurricular updates. By maintaining a structured digital environment, Picacho Middle School emphasizes clear communication and community engagement, striving to keep families informed about daily operations and district initiatives. Through its location and institutional framework, the school plays a vital role in the Las Cruces community by supporting the academic growth and personal development of its middle-grade learners.
The school’s official online presence serves as a centralized resource for parents, students, and staff to access essential information, including school calendars, academic policies, and extracurricular updates. By maintaining a structured digital environment, Picacho Middle School emphasizes clear communication and community engagement, striving to keep families informed about daily operations and district initiatives. Through its location and institutional framework, the school plays a vital role in the Las Cruces community by supporting the academic growth and personal development of its middle-grade learners.
727
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic | 599 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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Hispanic599 (82.4 %)
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White107 (14.7 %)
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Black10 (1.4 %)
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American Indian6 (0.8 %)
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Asian3 (0.4 %)
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Two or More2 (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)527-9455 |
| Website: | http://pms.lcps.net/o/pms |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 727 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 698 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
253
Grade 7
210
Grade 8
264
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 253 |
| Grade 7 | 210 |
| Grade 8 | 264 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 354 | 48.7% |
| Male | 373 | 51.3% |
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