SIDNEY GUTIERREZ MIDDLE

www.sgms.us

Charter School 196 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sidney Gutierrez Middle School (SGMS) is a public charter school located in Roswell, New Mexico, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As a state-authorized charter, the school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic focus, specifically emphasizing an inquiry-based curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is well-regarded for its small-school environment, which fosters close-knit relationships between students, staff, and the local community.

Beyond its core academics, SGMS is noted for its commitment to "doing school differently," often utilizing project-based learning and hands-on experiences to engage students. The school places a heavy emphasis on character development and community service, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens. By maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and personal conduct, Sidney Gutierrez Middle School seeks to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond within a supportive and innovative educational setting.

196

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIDNEY GUTIERREZ MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	88
Black	4
Asian	2

White
102 (52.0%)
Hispanic
88 (44.9%)
Black
4 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROSWELL
Phone:	(575)347-9703
Website:	http://www.sgms.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
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

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SIDNEY GUTIERREZ MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	20
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	23
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SIDNEY GUTIERREZ MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	95	48.5%
Male	101	51.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th