SIERRA MIDDLE

615 SOUTH SYCAMORE AVE
ROSWELL, NM 88203

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

627 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Middle School, located in Roswell, New Mexico, is part of the Roswell Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution functions as a community hub dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional years of early adolescence. The school provides a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities.

As part of the Roswell public school system, Sierra Middle School focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school’s mission aligns with the district's broader goals of promoting student achievement, equity, and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its resources and staff, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of the local student population, ensuring that learners are equipped with the academic foundation and social tools necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

627

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIERRA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	482
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
482 (76.9 %)
White
117 (18.7 %)
Black
22 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)627-2850
Website:	http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/mid/sms/index.cfm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
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 6 208

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 211