Serving 263 students in grades 7-8, Pojoaque Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: POJOAQUE MIDDLE's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Santa Fe, NM, encompassing approximately 308.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school to take 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pojoaque Middle School's student population of 263 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pojoaque Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
19%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Pojoaque Middle School?
263 students attend Pojoaque Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pojoaque Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pojoaque Middle School?
Pojoaque Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pojoaque Middle School offer ?
Pojoaque Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pojoaque Middle School part of?
Pojoaque Middle School is part of Pojoaque School District.
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