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MESA ALTA JR HIGH

329 NORTH BERGIN LN, BLOOMFIELD, NM 87413BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
382
Students
Total enrolled
$14,169
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 382 students in grades 07–08 in BLOOMFIELD, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,169 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MESA ALTA JR HIGH is a mid-sized middle in BLOOMFIELD, New Mexico, serving grades 07–08 with 382 students. The district invests $14,169 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MESA ALTA JR HIGH

382
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution205 male · 177 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 382 students
Student Composition
30%
25%
42%
Asian1%
White30%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American42%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350024000158

Academic Outcomes at MESA ALTA JR HIGH

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87413

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,169Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,169
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,235
Student Support$2,692
Administration$1,700
Operations$2,125
Other$1,417
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,169 spent per student, an estimated $6,277 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
25%
State government
60.0%
Local (property tax)
25.5%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CENTRAL PRIMARYBLOOMFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERBLANCO ELEMENTARY
↓
Middle
NAABA ANI ELEMENTARY
↓
High School
BLOOMFIELD HIGHCHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySan Juan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)632-8021
NCES ID: 350024000158
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BLOOMFIELD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS
High
BLOOMFIELD HIGH
777 students · 09–12
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL PRIMARY
467 students · 01–03
● 38 opp100% FRL
Mid
NAABA ANI ELEMENTARY
434 students · 04–06
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
BLOOMFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
279 students · PK–KG
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
BLANCO ELEMENTARY
161 students · 01–06
● 38 opp100% FRL
High
CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT
84 students · 09–12
● 38 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
329 NORTH BERGIN LN, BLOOMFIELD, NM 87413
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.