Artesia Zia Intermediate

1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 578 students in grades 6-7, Artesia Zia Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 27% (Top 1% in NM)
  • : 45% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Artesia Zia Intermediate's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
578 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Artesia Zia Intermediate is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
27%
21%
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(18-19)
45%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
61%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Artesia Zia Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Artesia Zia Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Artesia Zia Intermediate?
578 students attend Artesia Zia Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Artesia Zia Intermediate students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Artesia Zia Intermediate?
Artesia Zia Intermediate has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Artesia Zia Intermediate offer ?
Artesia Zia Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Artesia Zia Intermediate part of?
Artesia Zia Intermediate is part of Artesia Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 27% (Top 1%)
  • : 45% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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