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#294 of 864 schools in NM
Top 34% in state
Eagle Nest Middle
Middle School · Cimarron · Eagle Nest, NM
A Cimarron middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
225 LAKE ST, Eagle Nest, NM 87718
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eagle Nest Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eagle Nest 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,313
Median home value
$170,700
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in CIMARRON
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | Not available | 40 | 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.
Cimarron
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eagle Nest Middle is listed in CIMARRON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eagle Nest Middle
Eagle Nest Middle is a public middle school in Eagle Nest, NM, part of Cimarron, serving approximately 75 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eagle Nest Middle
What grades does Eagle Nest Middle serve?
Eagle Nest Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Eagle Nest Middle?
Eagle Nest Middle has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Middle is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eagle Nest Middle rank in NM?
Eagle Nest Middle ranks #294 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Eagle Nest Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Eagle Nest Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Eagle Nest Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Nest Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eagle Nest Middle a charter school?
No, Eagle Nest Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eagle Nest Middle a Title I school?
No, Eagle Nest Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Nest Middle?
48.0% of students at Eagle Nest 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Colfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (575) 376-2445
- Area population (ZIP 87718)
- 318
- Area median age
- 64.1
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 87718; 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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