Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Moriarty Middle School ranks in the top 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 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moriarty Middle serves the southeastern part of its school district in Moriarty, NM, covering an area of approximately 542.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the edge of the attendance zone averaging 16.7 miles and some areas as far as 37 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moriarty Middle School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moriarty Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moriarty Middle School is 0.52, 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
#396 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
4%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moriarty Middle School's ranking?
Moriarty Middle School is ranked #396 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Moriarty Middle School?
248 students attend Moriarty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Moriarty Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moriarty Middle School?
Moriarty Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moriarty Middle School offer ?
Moriarty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moriarty Middle School part of?
Moriarty Middle School is part of Moriarty-Edgewood School District.
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