Melrose Junior

100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 43 students in grades 7-8, Melrose Junior ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 30-39%
  • : 70-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Melrose Junior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Melrose Junior's student population of 43 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
43 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Melrose Junior is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
(18-19)
30-39%
21%
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(18-19)
70-79%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
62%
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Black
7%
2%
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White
82%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Melrose Junior?
43 students attend Melrose Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Melrose Junior students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose Junior?
Melrose Junior has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Melrose Junior offer ?
Melrose Junior offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Melrose Junior part of?
Melrose Junior is part of Melrose Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 30-39%
  • : 70-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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