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#421 of 864 schools in NM
Top 49% in state
Edward Ortiz Middle
Middle School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4164 SOUTH MEADOWS, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward Ortiz Middle score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 15% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward Ortiz 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), 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
$75,912
Median home value
$484,100
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sage AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,410 | Compare → |
| Milagro MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 4.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Santa Fe Girls' SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 32 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Fe
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #17 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward Ortiz Middle is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward Ortiz Middle
Edward Ortiz Middle is a public middle school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 447 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward Ortiz Middle
What grades does Edward Ortiz Middle serve?
Edward Ortiz Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edward Ortiz Middle?
Edward Ortiz Middle has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Ortiz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Ortiz Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward Ortiz Middle rank in NM?
Edward Ortiz Middle ranks #421 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Edward Ortiz Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward Ortiz Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Edward Ortiz Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward Ortiz Middle has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edward Ortiz Middle a charter school?
No, Edward Ortiz Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward Ortiz Middle a Title I school?
No, Edward Ortiz Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward Ortiz Middle?
98.9% of students at Edward Ortiz 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
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.2%
- Phone
- (505) 467-2300
- Area population (ZIP 87505)
- 32,189
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 87505; 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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