At a glance
Reported students
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 156 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
184
Santo Domingo Middle: 74 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 95
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
What the reported data says about Santo Domingo Middle
Santo Domingo Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Santo Domingo Pueblo. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bernalillo Public Schools. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.
Among 156 middle schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 306.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below the New Mexico median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (91.9%) and multiracial (8.1%). English learners represent 42.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Santo Domingo Middle
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 42.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native91.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bernalillo Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cochiti Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
52 reported students
Spartan Learning Academy
Middle · Grades 07–08
276 reported students
Bernalillo Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
364 reported students
Placitas Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
112 reported students
La Escuelita Early Childhood
Other · Grades PK–PK
117 reported students
Cochiti Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
153 reported students
Public schools near Santo Domingo Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo Elementary Elementary · Bernalillo Public Schools | PK–05 | 206 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cochiti Middle Middle · Bernalillo Public Schools | 06–08 | 52 | 6.8 mi |
| Cochiti Elementary Elementary · Bernalillo Public Schools | PK–05 | 153 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santo Domingo Middle
What grades does Santo Domingo Middle serve?
Santo Domingo Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bernalillo Public Schools.
How many students attend Santo Domingo Middle?
Santo Domingo Middle reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 156 New Mexico middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 95 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santo Domingo Middle?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 74 students and 8.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Santo Domingo Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santo Domingo Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bernalillo Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Santo Domingo Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santo Domingo Middle in?
Santo Domingo Middle is part of Bernalillo Public Schools, based in Bernalillo, NM, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santo Domingo Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Santo Domingo Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Cochiti Middle (6.8 mi), Cochiti Elementary (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.