EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4164 SOUTH MEADOWS
SANTA FE, NM 87505
441 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Edward Ortiz Middle School, located in the South Meadows area of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a key component of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment for students in the middle school grades. Its curriculum is designed to support academic growth during these formative years, focusing on core subjects while fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes community engagement and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By leveraging its resources and location, Edward Ortiz Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in specific academic initiatives, school policies, or event calendars can find updated information through the official district website provided.
441
Total Students
40.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    415 (94.1 %)
  • White
    14 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
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: SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)467-2300
Website: http://ortiz.sfps.info
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 416
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 6 150
Grade 7 145
Grade 8 146
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MILAGRO MIDDLE
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
383 Students
351 W. ZIA ROAD
SANTA FE, NM 87505 (4.8 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th