Serving 31 students in grades 6-8, Lake Arthur Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Arthur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Arthur Middle School's student population of 31 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Arthur Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Arthur Middle School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
74%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Arthur Middle School's ranking?
Lake Arthur Middle School is ranked #166 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Lake Arthur Middle School?
31 students attend Lake Arthur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lake Arthur Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Arthur Middle School?
Lake Arthur Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Arthur Middle School offer ?
Lake Arthur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Arthur Middle School part of?
Lake Arthur Middle School is part of Lake Arthur Municipal Schools School District.
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