Animas Middle School serves 22 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Animas Middle School's student population of 22 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
22 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Animas Middle School is 0.47, 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)
(17-18)≤20%
22%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
12%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
27%
62%

Black
n/a
2%
White
68%
21%

Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
2%

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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Animas Middle School?
22 students attend Animas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Animas Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animas Middle School?
Animas Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Animas Middle School offer ?
Animas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Animas Middle School part of?
Animas Middle School is part of Animas Public Schools School District.
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