COCHITI MIDDLE

BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
800 QUAIL HILL TRAIL
PENA BLANCA, NM 87041
78 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cochiti Middle School is a public middle school located in the rural community of Peña Blanca, New Mexico. Serving as part of the Bernalillo Public Schools district, the institution is situated on the outskirts of the Cochiti Pueblo, reflecting the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the region. The school provides a foundational middle-level education (typically grades 6–8) designed to support the academic and social development of students living in and around the surrounding tribal and residential areas.

The school operates with a focus on integrating students into the broader Bernalillo Public Schools academic framework while maintaining a connection to the local community. By utilizing the resources of the larger district, Cochiti Middle School emphasizes standard state curriculum requirements while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in serving a rural, diverse student body. Families looking for specific details regarding current academic programs, faculty contacts, or school-wide policies can typically find updated information through the district’s official web portal.
78
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    59 (75.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (21.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.6 %)
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: BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)867-5547
Website: http://www.bernalillo-schools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
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 28
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SANTO DOMINGO MIDDLE
BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
94 Students
100 HWY 22 WEST
SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, NM 87052 (6.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th