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#799 of 864 schools in NM

Cuba Middle

Middle School · Cuba · Cuba, NM

A middle school in Cuba, NM where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 70, Cuba, NM 87013

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$27,430
Chronic Absenteeism77.7%

Students at Cuba Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
8%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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

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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The neighborhood

Where Cuba 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$31,181

Median home value

$77,900

Median rent

$1,038/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

85.6%

Poverty rate

40.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87013; 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.

Cuba

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$27,430NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cuba Middle is listed in CUBA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cuba Middle

Cuba Middle is a public middle school in Cuba, NM, part of Cuba, serving approximately 130 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cuba Middle

What grades does Cuba Middle serve?

Cuba Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cuba Middle?

Cuba Middle has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuba Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Cuba 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 Cuba Middle rank in NM?

Cuba Middle ranks #799 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Cuba Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Cuba Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Cuba Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cuba Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cuba Middle a charter school?

No, Cuba Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cuba Middle a Title I school?

No, Cuba Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cuba Middle?

100.0% of students at Cuba 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
130
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sandoval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.7%
Area population (ZIP 87013)
5,314
Area average commute
47.6 min
Area median age
30.9
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 87013; 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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