Excellent
#118 of 864 schools in NM
Top 14% in state
Fort Sumner Middle
Middle School · Fort Sumner · Fort Sumner, NM
A middle school in Fort Sumner, NM where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 387, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Sumner Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,361
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88119; 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.
Fort Sumner
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Sumner Middle is listed in FORT SUMNER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Sumner Middle
Fort Sumner Middle is a public middle school in Fort Sumner, NM, part of Fort Sumner, serving approximately 67 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Sumner Middle
What grades does Fort Sumner Middle serve?
Fort Sumner Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Sumner Middle?
Fort Sumner Middle has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Sumner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Sumner 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 Fort Sumner Middle rank in NM?
Fort Sumner Middle ranks #118 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Fort Sumner Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Sumner Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Fort Sumner Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Sumner Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Sumner Middle a charter school?
No, Fort Sumner Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Sumner Middle a Title I school?
No, Fort Sumner Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Sumner Middle?
61.2% of students at Fort Sumner 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
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- De Baca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (575) 355-7734
- Area population (ZIP 88119)
- 1,467
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 88119; 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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