Serving 262 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pojoaque Middle School's student population of 262 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pojoaque Middle School is 0.35, 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)
(18-19)13%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
79%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
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?
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?
262 students attend Pojoaque Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pojoaque Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% 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 14:1.
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 Valley School District.
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