Serving 528 students in grades 7-8, Santa Teresa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Teresa Middle serves the southwest part of the Santa Teresa, NM school district, covering an extensive area of approximately 569.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 40.3 miles from the school, and on average, the distance to the zone's edge is around 9.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Teresa Middle School's student population of 528 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Teresa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Teresa Middle School is 0.08, 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
#338 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
3%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
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 (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Teresa Middle School's ranking?
Santa Teresa Middle School is ranked #338 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Santa Teresa Middle School often compared to?
Santa Teresa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Nm Corrections, Sierra Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Santa Teresa Middle School?
528 students attend Santa Teresa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Santa Teresa Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Teresa Middle School?
Santa Teresa Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santa Teresa Middle School offer ?
Santa Teresa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Teresa Middle School part of?
Santa Teresa Middle School is part of Gadsden School District.
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