Heizer Middle School vs. Houston Middle School
Should I attend Heizer Middle School or Houston Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heizer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Houston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, Heizer 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 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 853 students in grades 6-9, Houston 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-9
Total Students
629 students
853 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
191
272
Grade 7 Students
220
311
Grade 8 Students
218
270
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
86%
71%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
10%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
