Pojoaque Middle School

1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 258 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 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). 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 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 13% (Top 1% in NM)
  • : 29% (Top 1%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pojoaque Middle School's student population of 258 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
258 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
13%
21%
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(18-19)
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pojoaque Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
18%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
78%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pojoaque Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pojoaque Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
4%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Pojoaque Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pojoaque Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pojoaque Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% 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?
258 students attend Pojoaque Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pojoaque Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pojoaque Middle School?
Pojoaque Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Pojoaque Middle School part of?
Pojoaque Middle School is part of Pojoaque School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 13% (Top 1%)
  • : 29% (Top 1%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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