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Belen Middle School vs. Belen Family School

Should you attend Belen Middle School or Belen Family School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Belen Middle School
314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Belen Family School
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Belen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Belen Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 493 students in grades 7-8, Belen 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 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 139 students in grades 1-8, Belen Family School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-8
1-8
Total Students
493 students
139 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belen Family School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belen Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belen Family School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belen Family School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
28:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belen Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belen School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belen Family School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belen School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#665 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#42 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belen Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belen Family School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 5% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belen School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belen Family School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belen School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
50-54%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belen School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belen Family School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belen School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
30-39%
(Top 50% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belen Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belen Family School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
-
9
Grade 2 Students
-
10
Grade 3 Students
-
15
Grade 4 Students
-
20
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
268
31
Grade 8 Students
225
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Belen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Belen Family School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belen Family School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belen Family School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belen Family School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belen Family School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belen Family School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belen School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belen School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belen Family School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belen School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belen School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belen Family School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belen School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
18%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belen School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belen Family School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belen School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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