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Pojoaque Middle

1574 STATE ROAD 502, SANTA FE, NM, 87506

About Pojoaque Middle

Pojoaque Middle School is located at 1574 State Road 502 in the rural Pojoaque Valley area, just north of Santa Fe, NM 87506. This location gives the school a small-town feel with regional cultural and outdoor resources. The school serves 7–8th graders. The latest public data shows 258 students and a 15:1 student–teacher ratio. State tests show 10% of students are proficient in math and a good percentage in reading. About 52% of students are female and 48% are male. Pojoaque Middle School, within the Pojoaque Valley School District, integrates core subject instruction with community-oriented learning and enrichment opportunities to foster students' social and academic development in a cohesive environment. In the residential market surrounding Pojoaque Middle School, median property values typically reflect a combination of rural and suburban living. Single-family homes cost $600,000 to $850,000, with larger lots available within commuting distance of Santa Fe's attractions. Many families say that teachers here update caregivers on progress and adjust classroom strategies to meet diverse needs, which fosters school-home collaboration and support. With steady efforts to enhance instruction and deepen connections with families and the community, Pojoaque Middle School is working thoughtfully toward becoming one of the best middle schools in New Mexico.

Pojoaque Middle Contact Information

Address

1574 STATE ROAD 502, SANTA FE, NM, 87506

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Phone

(505) 455-2282

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 0% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
258
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 236 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pojoaque 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: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 4.26%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 77.91%
Black 0.39%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 17.44%
White
4.26%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
77.91%
Black
0.39%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
17.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 258
51.94%
134 Female
48.06%
124 Male

Student Population

258 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

129 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Pojoaque Middle engaged in school activities on January 14, 2026. On that date, the Pojoaque Valley Intermediate School campus convened a Parent Advisory Council meeting and middle school basketball competitions against Los Alamos featuring Pojoaque Middle students. The events integrated familial involvement and interscholastic athletics as components of the school's January programming.

FAQ

Q1. What registration steps apply for students attending Pojoaque Middle?

Ans. Pojoaque Middle completes student registration through district enrollment with required documentation.

Q2. How does Pojoaque Middle support communication between families and teachers?

Ans. Pojoaque Middle supports communication through conferences and direct teacher contact.

Q3. How does Pojoaque Middle manage daily attendance tracking?

Ans. Pojoaque Middle manages attendance through daily records and office review.

Q4. What behavior expectations guide students at Pojoaque Middle?

Ans. Pojoaque Middle follows conduct expectations focused on safety, respect, and responsibility.

Q5. How does Pojoaque Middle notify families during emergency situations?

Ans. Pojoaque Middle notifies families through automated calls and electronic alerts.

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
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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
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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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