William O'brien Middle School (Closed 2018)
William O'brien Middle School served 914 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 914 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 60% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 34% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 71% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Las Cruces School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to William O'brien Middle School is Las Montanas Charter (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is La Academia Dolores Huerta (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Cruces Las Montanas Charter Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 162 students10
0.1 miles
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800 0.1 9-12 162 - Las Cruces Central Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 233 students10
0.5 miles
150 North Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800 0.5 PK-5 233 - Las Cruces Alma D'arte Charter Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 180 students10
0.6 miles
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145 0.6 9-12 180 - Roswell Valley View Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 40%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 551 students10
0.6 miles
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 527-9586 0.6 K-5 551 - Las Cruces Hermosa Hgts Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 28%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 451 students10
0.9 miles
1655 East Amador Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800 0.9 PK-5 451
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