VALLEY MIDDLE

WEST LAS VEGAS
85 NM HWY 484
RIBERA, NM 87560
25 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Valley Middle School, located in the rural community of Ribera, New Mexico, serves as a local educational hub within the West Las Vegas Public Schools district. Situated along Highway 484, the school is deeply integrated into the quiet, scenic landscape of San Miguel County. As a small, community-focused institution, it provides a personalized learning environment for middle school students, emphasizing foundational academic growth while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding rural population.

The school’s mission centers on fostering student success through a supportive educational experience that prepares pupils for the transition to high school. By operating as part of the West Las Vegas district, Valley Middle leverages district-wide resources and curricula to ensure students meet state standards. Through its online presence and local community involvement, the school aims to keep families informed and engaged, prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere that values both academic achievement and the unique cultural identity of the Ribera area.
25
Total Students
3.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    24 (96.0%)
  • White
    1 (4.0%)
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: WEST LAS VEGAS
Phone: (505)426-2311
Website: http://www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/west-las-vegas-valley-school
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
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 9
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio