Serving 90 students in grades 9-12, Magdalena High 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magdalena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Magdalena High School's student population of 90 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Magdalena High School is 0.61, which is more 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)
(16-17)6-9%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
37%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
9%
8%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magdalena High School?
The graduation rate of Magdalena High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Magdalena High School?
90 students attend Magdalena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Magdalena High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magdalena High School?
Magdalena High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magdalena High School offer ?
Magdalena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Magdalena High School part of?
Magdalena High School is part of Magdalena Municipal Schools School District.
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