MELROSE JUNIOR

MELROSE
100 MISSOURI AVE
MELROSE, NM 88124
72 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Melrose Junior High School is a public educational institution located in the small village of Melrose, New Mexico. Serving as part of the Melrose Municipal School District, the school is situated in a rural community where the educational environment emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and the local population. The school provides a focused academic program designed to transition students from elementary education into the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school operates under the district’s mission to foster academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive setting. By utilizing the resources available at their district website, melroseschools.org, the institution maintains communication with parents and the community regarding academic standards, school events, and extracurricular activities. As a small-town school, Melrose Junior High plays a central role in the community, often prioritizing a well-rounded experience that prepares students for future success in their secondary education and beyond.
72
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    46 (63.9%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (31.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.8%)
  • Black
    1 (1.4%)
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: MELROSE
Phone: (575)253-4269
Website: http://www.melroseschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
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 25
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio