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Sierra Middle

615 S. SYCAMORE AVE, ROSWELL, NM, 88201

About Sierra Middle

Sierra Middle School is located at 500 West Blandin Avenue in the established Sierra Heights neighborhood of Roswell, NM 88201, sitting among long-standing residential streets with quick access to city services and community spaces. The school serves 6–8th graders. Approximately 593 students attend. The student–teacher ratio is near 14:1. The latest state assessments show 15% of students are proficient in math and 25% in reading. About 49% of students are female and 51% are male. Sierra Middle School emphasizes a balanced approach to learning that blends the core curriculum with opportunities for students to engage in group problem-solving and real-world applications of classroom concepts. In the Roswell housing market adjacent to Sierra Middle School, typical home prices range from approximately $205,000 to $255,000, offering families access to well-established neighborhoods with parks, libraries, and essential amenities readily available. Many parents assert that educators here dedicate time to explicitly convey expectations, offer updates on student progress, and endeavor to foster an inclusive environment for all children. Sierra Middle School is diligently working to position itself as one of the best middle schools in New Mexico through its combination of academic excellence and community involvement.

Sierra Middle Contact Information

Address

615 S. SYCAMORE AVE, ROSWELL, NM, 88201

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Phone

(575) 627-2850

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 25% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
593
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 191 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sierra 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 7:55 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 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.

Student Demographics

White 16.36%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 81.28%
Black 2.19%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
16.36%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
81.28%
Black
2.19%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 593
48.74%
289 Female
51.26%
304 Male

Student Population

593 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

593 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The football team of Sierra Middle School secured the city championship title in October 2024. The team attained the 2024 championship via league competition against other municipal middle schools. The result marked a season-ending achievement for the program within the city athletics framework.

FAQ

Q1. What rules do students at Sierra Middle have to follow?

Ans. Sierra Middle has rules for how students should act that are based on safety, respect, and being responsible.

Q2. How does Sierra Middle tell families about regular updates?

Ans. Sierra Middle sends out official school notices and email messages to keep people up to date.

Q3. How does Sierra Middle record how many students are present each day?

Ans. Sierra Middle keeps track of attendance every school day, and families tell the school office when their kids are absent.

Q4. How does Sierra Middle let people know about emergencies?

Ans. Emergency notifications are distributed via phone and email by Sierra Middle School.

Q5. How do parent-teacher meetings work at Sierra Middle?

Ans. Sierra Middle sets up conferences during certain times that teachers work together to plan.

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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