Serving 396 students in grades 6-8, Grant 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Middle School's student population of 396 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant Middle School is 0.58, 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)
(18-19)11%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
61%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
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 schools are Grant Middle School often compared to?
Grant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Grant Middle School?
396 students attend Grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grant Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Middle School offer ?
Grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grant Middle School part of?
Grant Middle School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/2/2007
I attended Grant Middle school for two years. The teachers and staff at Grant were excellent and taught all the students well. They have performing arts classes and also many various sports. The students excell in the advanced classes and regular ed classes. The principal at grant middle school is one of the best principals in the state. I loved the school and now I am attending SDSU by a scholarship
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