Serving 539 students in grades 8-9, Artesia Park Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Artesia Park Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Artesia school district, covering approximately 2,777.2 square miles in and around Artesia, NM. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 58.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Artesia Park Junior High School's student population of 539 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Superior Quality Education for All Students
School Rankings
Artesia Park Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Artesia Park Junior High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
57%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)55-59%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artesia Park Junior High School's ranking?
Artesia Park Junior High School is ranked #411 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Artesia Park Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Artesia Park Junior High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Artesia Park Junior High School?
539 students attend Artesia Park Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Artesia Park Junior High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Artesia Park Junior High School?
Artesia Park Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Artesia Park Junior High School offer ?
Artesia Park Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Artesia Park Junior High School part of?
Artesia Park Junior High School is part of Artesia School District.
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