Serving 592 students in grades 8-9, Artesia Park Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 52% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Artesia Park Junior High School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Artesia Park Junior High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
58%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
52%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Artesia Park Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Artesia Park Junior High School is 52%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Artesia Park Junior High School?
592 students attend Artesia Park Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Artesia Park Junior High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Artesia Park Junior High School?
Artesia Park Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Artesia Park Junior High School offer ?
Artesia Park Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Artesia Park Junior High School part of?
Artesia Park Junior High School is part of Artesia Public Schools School District.
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