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MESA ALTA JR HIGH

PublicGrades 7–8
BLOOMFIELD, New Mexico · BLOOMFIELD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students316
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
MESA ALTA JR
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
316
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
100%+12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

MESA ALTA JR HIGH is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in BLOOMFIELD, New Mexico. The school enrolls 316 students. It is part of the BLOOMFIELD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictBLOOMFIELD
County35045
CityBLOOMFIELD
ZIP87413
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350024000158

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment316
White28.8%
Hispanic / Latino27.2%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native38.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races3.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
28.8%
Hispanic
27.2%
Black
0.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)