School Overview
Picacho Middle School is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students within the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) district. Situated on North Motel Boulevard, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition into high school. As part of the LCPS system, the school follows district-wide academic standards and offers a variety of programs aimed at fostering both the intellectual and social development of its adolescent student body.

The school’s official online presence serves as a centralized resource for parents, students, and staff to access essential information, including school calendars, academic policies, and extracurricular updates. By maintaining a structured digital environment, Picacho Middle School emphasizes clear communication and community engagement, striving to keep families informed about daily operations and district initiatives. Through its location and institutional framework, the school plays a vital role in the Las Cruces community by supporting the academic growth and personal development of its middle-grade learners.
698
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PICACHO MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White102
Hispanic577
Black9
Asian1
Two or More6
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    577 (82.7%)
  • White
    102 (14.6%)
  • Black
    9 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
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: LAS CRUCES
Phone: (575)527-9455
Website: http://pms.lcps.net/o/pms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 698
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 227
Grade 7 225
Grade 8 246

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PICACHO MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6227
Grade 7225
Grade 8246
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PICACHO MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32947.1%
Male36952.9%