Southern Nm Corrections vs. Sierra Middle School
Should I attend Southern Nm Corrections or Sierra 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
Top Rankings
Southern Nm Corrections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Sierra Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Southern Nm Corrections serves 2 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Serving 838 students in grades 6-8, Sierra Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
8-12
6-8
Total Students
2 students
838 students
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
16:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
21%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
29%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
253
Grade 7 Students
-
294
Grade 8 Students
-
291
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
50%
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
81%
% Black
50%
2%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.51
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
100%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
6%
n/a