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#496 of 864 schools in NM
Caton Middle
Middle School · Eunice · Eunice, NM
An Eunice middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 129, Eunice, NM 88231
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caton Middle score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caton 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eunice), 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
$72,019
Median home value
$151,800
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
4.3%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Holiness AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Eunice
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caton Middle is listed in EUNICE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caton Middle
Caton Middle is a public middle school in Eunice, NM, part of Eunice, serving approximately 163 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caton Middle
What grades does Caton Middle serve?
Caton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Caton Middle?
Caton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Caton Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caton Middle rank in NM?
Caton Middle ranks #496 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Caton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Caton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Caton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caton Middle has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Caton Middle a charter school?
No, Caton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caton Middle a Title I school?
No, Caton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caton Middle?
58.9% of students at Caton 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
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (575) 394-3338
- Area population (ZIP 88231)
- 3,360
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 88231; 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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