White Sands Middle School (Closed 2014)
White Sands Middle School served 112 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 42%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 51%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
34%
62%
Black
11%
2%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
How many students attend White Sands Middle School?
112 students attend White Sands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of White Sands Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sands Middle School?
White Sands Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Sands Middle School offer ?
White Sands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White Sands Middle School part of?
White Sands Middle School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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