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#721 of 864 schools in NM

Belen Infinity High

High School · Belen · Belen, NM

A high school in Belen, NM where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

520 NORTH MAIN ST, Belen, NM 87002

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 48.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate48%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$15,218
Chronic Absenteeism41.5%

Students at Belen Infinity High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Belen Infinity High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,537

Median home value

$183,700

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belen HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–121.1 mi1,044Compare →
Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–121.8 mi219Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Belen

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$15,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belen Infinity High is listed in BELEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belen Infinity High

Belen Infinity High is a public high school in Belen, NM, part of Belen, serving approximately 123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belen Infinity High

What grades does Belen Infinity High serve?

Belen Infinity High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Belen Infinity High?

Belen Infinity High has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belen Infinity High?

The student-teacher ratio at Belen Infinity High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belen Infinity High rank in NM?

Belen Infinity High ranks #721 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Belen Infinity High's MySchoolScout rating?

Belen Infinity High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belen Infinity High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belen Infinity High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Belen Infinity High a charter school?

No, Belen Infinity High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belen Infinity High a Title I school?

No, Belen Infinity High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belen Infinity High?

91.9% of students at Belen Infinity High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Valencia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.5%
4-Year Graduation
48.0%
Area population (ZIP 87002)
21,375
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
45.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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