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Marshall 6th Grade Academy vs. Yucca Middle School

Should you attend Marshall 6th Grade Academy or Yucca Middle 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
Marshall 6th Grade Academy
100 Commerce Way
Clovis, NM 88101
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Yucca Middle School
1500 Sycamore
Clovis, NM 88101
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Marshall 6th Grade Academy 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%)

Yucca 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%)
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades 6, Marshall 6th Grade Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 455 students in grades 7-8, Yucca 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 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6
7-8
Total Students
517 students
455 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marshall 6th Grade Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yucca Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marshall 6th Grade Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yucca Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marshall 6th Grade Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yucca Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marshall 6th Grade Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clovis 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

#413 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#593 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marshall 6th Grade Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yucca Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
15%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall 6th Grade Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clovis School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
24%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall 6th Grade Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clovis School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
n/a
This chart displays the students of Yucca Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
517
-
Grade 7 Students
-
248
Grade 8 Students
-
207

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clovis School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Yucca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clovis School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clovis School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Yucca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clovis 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
62%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clovis 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
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clovis 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
27%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clovis 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clovis School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marshall 6th Grade Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clovis 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clovis 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 Yucca Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clovis 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
16%
(09-10 School Year Data)
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marshall 6th Grade Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clovis School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2009-10 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Yucca Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clovis 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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