314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Belen Middle School serves 552 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower 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 28% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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Belen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Belen Middle School's student population of 552 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
552 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Belen Middle School is 0.37, 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
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State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
11%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
28%
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%
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Hispanic
77%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belen Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belen Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belen Middle School's ranking?

Belen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Belen Middle School?

552 students attend Belen Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Belen Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Belen Middle School?

Belen Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Belen Middle School offer ?

Belen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Belen Middle School part of?

Belen Middle School is part of Belen Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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