Serving 480 students in grades 7-8, Yucca 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 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yucca Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Yucca 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 Yucca Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
68%
63%
Black
6%
2%
White
22%
19%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yucca Middle School's ranking?
Yucca Middle School is ranked #498 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Yucca Middle School often compared to?
Yucca Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W D Gattis Middle School, Marshall 6th Grade Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Yucca Middle School?
480 students attend Yucca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Yucca Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yucca Middle School?
Yucca Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yucca Middle School offer ?
Yucca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yucca Middle School part of?
Yucca Middle School is part of Clovis School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Yucca is very nice, friendly faculty and staff. My student is very happy here and gets to go to school with all the other military students.
3 10/10/2025
It was a decent learning experience, some of the teachers were VERY aggressive and had a victim complex. The facility was usually poorly cleaned, the art and tech programs were not properly funded/ the funds went to unnecessary things. There where a lot of extracurricular activities, choir was not properly funded to go on trips and was barely scrapping by to go on the year-end trip. I don't know the sports but the weight room seems old and some of the equipment seems dangerous. Overall, the learning experience was okay but most of the stuff is old, run down, and needs to be replaced and the funding needs to be going to better things.
2 10/10/2025
The teachers very aggressive. The room is covered in inapropriate drawing and the food is disgusting.
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