T OR C MIDDLE

T OR C
1802 PERSHING ST
T OR C, NM 87901
255 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Truth or Consequences Middle School (T or C Middle), located in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the local school district. Situated on Pershing Street, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle-school experience that focuses on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. As part of the Truth or Consequences Municipal School District, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its community's adolescent population.

The school’s curriculum is structured to foster critical thinking and foundational knowledge across core subjects, while also offering opportunities for student involvement in various extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, T or C Middle aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local student events within the Sierra County area.
255
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    133 (52.2%)
  • White
    102 (40.0%)
  • Black
    10 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    5 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
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: T OR C
Phone: (575)894-8150
Website: http://www.torcschools.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 255
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 80
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio