Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Zia 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 12% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zia Middle School's student population of 672 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Zia Middle School is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
79%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Zia Middle School often compared to?
Zia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Sands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Zia Middle School?
672 students attend Zia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Zia Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zia Middle School?
Zia Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zia Middle School offer ?
Zia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Zia Middle School part of?
Zia Middle School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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