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#533 of 864 schools in NM
Carrizozo Middle
Middle School · Carrizozo · Carrizozo, NM
A middle school in Carrizozo, NM serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO BOX 99, Carrizozo, NM 88301
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrizozo Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,268
Median home value
$85,000
Median rent
$618/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carrizozo
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrizozo Middle is listed in CARRIZOZO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrizozo Middle
Carrizozo Middle is a public middle school in Carrizozo, NM, part of Carrizozo, serving approximately 39 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrizozo Middle
What grades does Carrizozo Middle serve?
Carrizozo Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carrizozo Middle?
Carrizozo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carrizozo Middle rank in NM?
Carrizozo Middle ranks #533 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Carrizozo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrizozo Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Carrizozo Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrizozo Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carrizozo Middle a charter school?
No, Carrizozo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrizozo Middle a Title I school?
No, Carrizozo Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrizozo Middle?
100.0% of students at Carrizozo 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (575) 648-2348
- Area population (ZIP 88301)
- 1,269
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 88301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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