Santa Fe Middle School serves 988 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Fe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Santa Fe Middle School's student population of 988 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
988 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Fe Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Santa Fe Middle School?
988 students attend Santa Fe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Santa Fe Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe Middle School?
Santa Fe Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Middle School offer ?
Santa Fe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Fe Middle School part of?
Santa Fe Middle School is part of Cleveland Independent School District.
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