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.
727
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PICACHO MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White107
Hispanic599
Black10
Asian3
Two or More2
American Indian6
  • Hispanic
    599 (82.4 %)
  • White
    107 (14.7 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    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)527-9455
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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PICACHO MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6253
Grade 7210
Grade 8264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PICACHO MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35448.7%
Male37351.3%