Needs Improvement
#817 of 864 schools in NM
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belen Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belen Middle 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 50Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Del Rio AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | 3–8 | 3.1 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Belen
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 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 Middle is listed in BELEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belen Middle
Belen Middle is a public middle school in Belen, NM, part of Belen, serving approximately 493 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #817 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belen Middle
What grades does Belen Middle serve?
Belen Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Belen Middle?
Belen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belen Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belen Middle rank in NM?
Belen Middle ranks #817 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Belen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Belen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belen Middle has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belen Middle a charter school?
No, Belen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belen Middle a Title I school?
No, Belen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belen Middle?
89.9% of students at Belen Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.6%
- Phone
- (505) 966-1600
- Area population (ZIP 87002)
- 21,375
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
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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