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Picacho Middle

505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

Ranked 185 of 275 in New Mexico

Top schools in Las Cruces
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Picacho Middle

505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

About Picacho Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 22% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
684
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 16.23%
Asian 0.44%
Hispanic 80.99%
Black 1.46%
Two+ Races 0.44%
Native Am. 0.44%
White
16.23%
Asian
0.44%
Hispanic
80.99%
Black
1.46%
Two+ Races
0.44%
Native Am.
0.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 684
49.56%
339 Female
50.44%
345 Male

Student Population

684 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

342 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Picacho Middle Contact Information

Address

505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

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Phone

(575) 527-9455

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TOP 185 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Picacho Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Picacho Middle School in Las Cruces, New Mexico! Recently, the school held its Fall Festival, which was a spooky event that brought the community together. Everyone—students, parents, and staff—had a great time with food, music, games, and trunk-or-treat activities. It was a night to remember.

The Las Cruces Public Schools district is also investing in its students. For example, the Redistricting Advisory Committee is working to make sure that schools have enough space and to make transportation better. Picacho Middle's fun events and programs show how much they care about their students' success. It's a great place to learn and grow.

FAQ

Q1. Do the teachers and parents meet at the school?

Ans. Yes, conferences are planned every year and on request.

Q2. Do you go over safety rules with the students?

Ans. Staff regularly teach and practice safety procedures.

Q3. Are there rules for picking up kids after school at PICACHO MIDDLE?

Ans. The school has set up safe pickup areas for students.

Q4. Is PICACHO MIDDLE only for students who live far away?

Ans. Yes, lessons are taught through an online learning platform.

Q5. Do students have a set schedule?

Ans. Coursework allows for flexible pacing, with teachers checking in on students from time to time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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