Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, Edgewood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgewood Middle School's student population of 305 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edgewood Middle School is 0.53, 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)28%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
41%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
55%
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
34%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Middle School?
305 students attend Edgewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Edgewood Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood Middle School offer ?
Edgewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edgewood Middle School part of?
Edgewood Middle School is part of Moriarty-Edgewood School District.
School Reviews
5 4/23/2008
I think edgewood middle school is a very good school. It has a great amount of extracurricular activities including track,volleyball and basketball.Although not many parents will not be involved they try to meet as many as possible, but unlike some people say this school does as much as possible it is the students that won't include the parents in their learning.
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