Serving 241 students in grades 6-8, Snell 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Snell Middle School's student population of 241 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Snell Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
91%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Snell Middle School?
241 students attend Snell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Snell Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snell Middle School?
Snell Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snell Middle School offer ?
Snell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Snell Middle School part of?
Snell Middle School is part of Cobre Consolidated Schools School District.
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