Kirtland Middle School serves 432 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirtland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kirtland Middle School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirtland Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
79%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Kirtland Middle School?
432 students attend Kirtland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kirtland Middle School students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirtland Middle School?
Kirtland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirtland Middle School offer ?
Kirtland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kirtland Middle School part of?
Kirtland Middle School is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.
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