Serving 84 students in grades 7-8, Estancia 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estancia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Estancia Middle School's student population of 84 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Estancia Middle School is 0.42, 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)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
72%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Estancia Middle School?
84 students attend Estancia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Estancia Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estancia Middle School?
Estancia Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estancia Middle School offer ?
Estancia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Estancia Middle School part of?
Estancia Middle School is part of Estancia Municipal Schools School District.
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