School Overview
James Monroe Middle School, located in the Paradise Hills area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in a suburban residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle school transition years. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of core subjects and elective programs intended to keep students engaged and prepared for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academics, James Monroe Middle School emphasizes a community-focused environment that encourages extracurricular participation, including athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain strong lines of communication with families, providing resources for parents to track student progress and stay informed about school events. As part of the larger APS system, the school works to integrate technology into the classroom, aiming to provide a supportive and structured learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student body.
630
Total Students
50.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES MONROE MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White100
Hispanic436
Black16
Asian15
Two or More31
American Indian31
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    436 (69.2%)
  • White
    100 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    31 (4.9%)
  • Black
    16 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    15 (2.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALBUQUERQUE
Phone: (505)897-0101
Website: http://jamesmonroe.aps.edu
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 626
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 199
Grade 7 196
Grade 8 235

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES MONROE MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6199
Grade 7196
Grade 8235
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES MONROE MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32651.7%
Male30448.3%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)