POJOAQUE MIDDLE

pvs.k12.nm.us/

262 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pojoaque Middle School, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub within the Pojoaque Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social needs of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its middle-level learners for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and personal responsibility.

Beyond core academic instruction, Pojoaque Middle School places a significant emphasis on culture and student development. The school integrates the unique regional heritage of the Pojoaque Valley into its educational framework, encouraging students to take pride in their identity while engaging with modern learning standards. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of Pojoaque High School, the middle school works to build a strong foundation in critical thinking, collaboration, and character, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute positively to their local community.

262

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POJOAQUE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	207
Black	1
American Indian	43

Hispanic
207 (79.0 %)
American Indian
43 (16.4 %)
White
11 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)455-2282
Website:	http://pvs.k12.nm.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
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 7 124

Grade 8 138