Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Tibbetts 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 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tibbetts Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Farmington school district, covering approximately 681.6 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 50.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tibbetts Middle School's student population of 652 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 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
Tibbetts Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tibbetts Middle School is 0.64, which is more 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
#505 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
54%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.1%
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
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tibbetts Middle School's ranking?
Tibbetts Middle School is ranked #505 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Tibbetts Middle School often compared to?
Tibbetts Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermosa Middle School, Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tibbetts Middle School?
652 students attend Tibbetts Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tibbetts Middle School students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tibbetts Middle School?
Tibbetts Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tibbetts Middle School offer ?
Tibbetts Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tibbetts Middle School part of?
Tibbetts Middle School is part of Farmington School District.
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