Serving 698 students in grades 6-8, Picacho 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 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Picacho Middle serves the west part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 623.3 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being 31.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Picacho Middle School's student population of 698 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Picacho 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 Picacho Middle School is 0.29, 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
#581 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
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)43.6%
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 (15-16)
2%
4%
Showing 2005–2016. 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 Picacho Middle School's ranking?
Picacho Middle School is ranked #581 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Picacho Middle School often compared to?
Picacho Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Middle School, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, Camino Real Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Picacho Middle School?
698 students attend Picacho Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Picacho Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Picacho Middle School?
Picacho Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Picacho Middle School offer ?
Picacho Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Picacho Middle School part of?
Picacho Middle School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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