Miranda Junior High School (Closed 2014)

1351 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Miranda Junior High School serves 42 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
42 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(12-13)
60-69%
42%
(12-13)
70-79%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
57%
63%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
43%
19%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
57%
0.50

Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
85%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
23%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
How many students attend Miranda Junior High School?
42 students attend Miranda Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Miranda Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miranda Junior High School?
Miranda Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Miranda Junior High School offer ?
Miranda Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Miranda Junior High School part of?
Miranda Junior High School is part of Springer School District.

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