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 higher than the New Mexico state level of 15:1.
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
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
71%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
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