BERRENDO MIDDLE

www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/mid/bms/index.cfm

663 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berrendo Middle School, located in Roswell, New Mexico, is a key component of the Roswell Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, focusing on core academic subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

As part of the Roswell community, Berrendo Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive partnership between students, faculty, and parents. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s central website, the school aims to keep families informed about academic expectations, district policies, and upcoming events. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Berrendo strives to prepare its students for future academic success and to help them become active, productive members of the Roswell community.

663

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERRENDO MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	370
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
370 (55.8 %)
White
268 (40.4 %)
Black
13 (2.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)627-2775
Website:	http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/mid/bms/index.cfm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	571
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 6 196

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 228