Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Ernie Pyle 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 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ernie Pyle Middle serves the east part of Albuquerque, NM, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernie Pyle Middle School's student population of 409 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ernie Pyle 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 Ernie Pyle Middle School is 0.08, 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
#718 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernie Pyle Middle School's ranking?
Ernie Pyle Middle School is ranked #718 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Middle School?
409 students attend Ernie Pyle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ernie Pyle Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Ernie Pyle Middle School?
Ernie Pyle Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ernie Pyle Middle School offer ?
Ernie Pyle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ernie Pyle Middle School part of?
Ernie Pyle Middle School is part of Albuquerque School District.
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