Serving 379 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 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carlos F. Vigil Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Espanola school district, encompassing approximately 711.6 square miles. It typically takes families 20-30 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 15.8 miles and the furthest edge located 28.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School's student population of 379 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carlos F. Vigil Middle 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 Carlos F. Vigil Middle School is 0.17, 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
#753 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos F. Vigil Middle School's ranking?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School is ranked #753 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Carlos F. Vigil Middle School often compared to?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccurdy Charter School, Hernandez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlos F. Vigil Middle School?
379 students attend Carlos F. Vigil Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Carlos F. Vigil Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% 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 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlos F. Vigil Middle School offer ?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlos F. Vigil Middle School part of?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School is part of Espanola School District.
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