Serving 130 students in grades 6-8, Dulce 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dulce Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Dulce, NM school district, encompassing approximately 1,294.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 24.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 44 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dulce Middle School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dulce 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 Dulce Middle School is 0.22, 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
#777 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
88%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
63%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dulce Middle School's ranking?
Dulce Middle School is ranked #777 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Dulce Middle School?
130 students attend Dulce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dulce Middle School students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dulce Middle School?
Dulce Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dulce Middle School offer ?
Dulce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dulce Middle School part of?
Dulce Middle School is part of Dulce School District.
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