1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Artesia Zia Intermediate serves 594 students in grades 6-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Top 1% in NM)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Artesia Zia Intermediate's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
594 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Artesia Zia Intermediate is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
27%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
63%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Artesia Zia Intermediate?

594 students attend Artesia Zia Intermediate.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Artesia Zia Intermediate students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Artesia Zia Intermediate?

Artesia Zia Intermediate has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Artesia Zia Intermediate offer ?

Artesia Zia Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-7

What school district is Artesia Zia Intermediate part of?

Artesia Zia Intermediate is part of Artesia Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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