Below Average
#788 of 864 schools in NM
Pojoaque Middle
Middle School · Pojoaque · Santa Fe, NM
A middle school in Santa Fe, NM where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1574 STATE ROAD 502, Santa Fe, NM 87506
- Math 13% proficient (2019)
- Reading 29% proficient (2019)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pojoaque Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 21 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pojoaque Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,504
Median home value
$523,600
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pojoaque
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pojoaque Middle is listed in POJOAQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pojoaque Middle
Pojoaque Middle is a public middle school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Pojoaque, serving approximately 258 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pojoaque Middle
What grades does Pojoaque Middle serve?
Pojoaque Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pojoaque Middle?
Pojoaque Middle has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pojoaque Middle rank in NM?
Pojoaque Middle ranks #788 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Pojoaque Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pojoaque Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pojoaque Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pojoaque Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Pojoaque Middle a charter school?
No, Pojoaque Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pojoaque Middle a Title I school?
No, Pojoaque Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pojoaque Middle?
48.8% of students at Pojoaque Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.8%
- Phone
- (505) 455-2282
- Area population (ZIP 87506)
- 16,055
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 55.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87506; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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