Serving 474 students in grades 7-8, Carlos F. Vigil Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 7%
- Reading Proficiency: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School's student population of 474 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carlos F. Vigil Middle School is 0.20, 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)7%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlos F. Vigil Middle School?
474 students attend Carlos F. Vigil Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Carlos F. Vigil Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlos F. Vigil Middle School?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlos F. Vigil Middle School offer ?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carlos F. Vigil Middle School part of?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School is part of Espanola Public Schools School District.
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