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#495 of 864 schools in NM
Estancia Middle
Middle School · Estancia · Estancia, NM
A middle school in Estancia, NM serving grades 7th – 8th.
807 W HOPEWELL, Estancia, NM 87016
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Estancia Middle score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 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
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Where Estancia 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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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
$44,129
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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.
Estancia
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Estancia Middle is listed in ESTANCIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estancia Middle
Estancia Middle is a public middle school in Estancia, NM, part of Estancia, serving approximately 102 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estancia Middle
What grades does Estancia Middle serve?
Estancia Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Estancia Middle?
Estancia Middle has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estancia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Estancia Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estancia Middle rank in NM?
Estancia Middle ranks #495 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Estancia Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Estancia 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 Estancia Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estancia Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Estancia Middle a charter school?
No, Estancia Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Estancia Middle a Title I school?
No, Estancia Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estancia Middle?
100.0% of students at Estancia 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
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Torrance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (505) 384-2003
- Area population (ZIP 87016)
- 2,897
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 87016; 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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