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Picacho Middle

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

1040 North Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88001 · (575) 527-9455 · Part of Las Cruces Public Schools

Las Cruces’ School Grade B− better than 54% of New Mexico school districts

Students
698
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Picacho Middle

  • Small classes: 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 13% since 2020–21
  • No state test results published for this school
  • Next stop for Las Cruces kids: 4 high schools

On the path

Where Las Cruces kids come from and go next. The whole path →

PK–517 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Picacho MiddleYou are here
9–124 high schoolsDepends on your address

1040 North Motel Blvd, Las Cruces

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6227
Grade 7225
Grade 8246
Enrollment over time
802’20
767’21
727’22
684’23
698’24

Down 13% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Hispanic 83%White 15%Black 1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Picacho Middle from Las Cruces families.

Other schools in Las Cruces Public Schools

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.