EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE

SANTA FE
4164 SOUTH MEADOWS
SANTA FE, NM 87505
416 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Edward Ortiz Middle School, located in the South Meadows area of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a key component of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment for students in the middle school grades. Its curriculum is designed to support academic growth during these formative years, focusing on core subjects while fostering social-emotional development to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes community engagement and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By leveraging its resources and location, Edward Ortiz Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in specific academic initiatives, school policies, or event calendars can find updated information through the official district website provided.
416
Total Students
42.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    391 (94.0%)
  • White
    12 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Two or More
    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: SANTA FE
Phone: (505)467-2300
Website: http://ortiz.sfps.info
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 416
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 6 125
Grade 7 137
Grade 8 154
Gender Ratio
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