Overview
MELROSE JUNIOR is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in MELROSE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 72 students. It is part of the MELROSE 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
8.5:1 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 Span6–8
DistrictMELROSE
County35009
CityMELROSE
ZIP88124
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350183000898
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment72
White63.9%
Hispanic / Latino31.9%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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)