Serving 666 students in grades 6-8, Hermosa Middle School 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 70% 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: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermosa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hermosa Middle School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hermosa Middle School is 0.72, 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)23%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
29%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
33%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hermosa Middle School often compared to?
Hermosa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heights Middle School, Tibbetts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Hermosa Middle School?
666 students attend Hermosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Hermosa Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermosa Middle School?
Hermosa Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hermosa Middle School offer ?
Hermosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hermosa Middle School part of?
Hermosa Middle School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 3/17/2021
Terrible school and terribly unproductive and insufficient staff. Home school your kiddos before enrolling them here where irreparable damage can occur to students.
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