HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

heights.fms.k12.nm.us

660 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heights Middle School, located at 3700 College Blvd in Farmington, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Farmington Municipal School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their critical middle school years. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subjects, extracurricular opportunities, and student engagement.

As a pillar of the local community, Heights Middle School leverages its location to encourage a culture of growth and collaboration. The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for families to stay connected with campus news, academic calendars, and faculty communications. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Heights Middle School strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools and character to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

660

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	185
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	60
American Indian	187

White
219 (33.2%)
American Indian
187 (28.3%)
Hispanic
185 (28.0%)
Two or More
60 (9.1%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.5%)

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:	FARMINGTON
Phone:	(505)599-8611
Website:	http://heights.fms.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 224