Very Good
#238 of 864 schools in NM
Top 27% in state
Chaparral Middle
Middle School · Gadsden · Chaparral, NM
A Gadsden middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
290 LISA DRIVE, Chaparral, NM 88021
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chaparral Middle score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Chaparral 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,345
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$605/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–8 | Not available | 658 | Compare → |
| Santa Teresa MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 602 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #12 of 26
- District spending per student
- $18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chaparral Middle is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chaparral Middle
Chaparral Middle is a public middle school in Chaparral, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 545 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chaparral Middle
What grades does Chaparral Middle serve?
Chaparral Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chaparral Middle rank in NM?
Chaparral Middle ranks #238 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Chaparral Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Chaparral Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Chaparral Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaparral Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chaparral Middle a charter school?
No, Chaparral Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chaparral Middle a Title I school?
No, Chaparral Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaparral Middle?
100.0% of students at Chaparral 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
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (575) 882-6203
- Area population (ZIP 88021)
- 16,102
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 88021; 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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