Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, Chaparral Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chaparral Middle School's student population of 607 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chaparral Middle School is 0.60, which is more 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)
(18-19)23%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
42%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
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 schools are Chaparral Middle School often compared to?
Chaparral Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Middle School, Holloman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Middle School?
607 students attend Chaparral Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Chaparral Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Middle School?
Chaparral Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chaparral Middle School offer ?
Chaparral Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chaparral Middle School part of?
Chaparral Middle School is part of Alamogordo Public Schools School District.
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