SANTO DOMINGO MIDDLE

BERNALILLO
100 HWY 22 WEST
SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, NM 87052
74 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Santo Domingo Middle School, located at 100 Highway 22 West in Santo Domingo, New Mexico, serves the local Pueblo community as a key educational institution. The school is situated on the Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa Pueblo) reservation, and its curriculum and environment are deeply rooted in the cultural traditions, history, and values of the tribal community. As part of the Bernalillo Public Schools district, the facility functions as a bridge between foundational academic standards and the unique heritage of its student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the preservation of indigenous identity. By integrating community-specific learning goals with state-mandated educational requirements, Santo Domingo Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a strong connection to their cultural roots. The school serves as a focal point for the community, emphasizing the importance of tribal pride, student engagement, and holistic development during the critical middle school years.
74
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    68 (91.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (8.1%)
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: BERNALILLO
Phone: (505)867-4441
Website: http://www.bernalillo-schools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
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 38
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio
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