Very Good
#137 of 864 schools in NM
Top 16% in state
Hatch Valley Middle
Middle School · Hatch Valley · Hatch, NM
A middle school in Hatch, NM serving grades 6th – 8th.
901 EAST HERRERA, Hatch, NM 87937
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hatch Valley Middle score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
93.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hatch Valley 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hatch), 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
$39,250
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$474/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Hatch Valley
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hatch Valley Middle is listed in HATCH VALLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hatch Valley Middle
Hatch Valley Middle is a public middle school in Hatch, NM, part of Hatch Valley, serving approximately 274 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hatch Valley Middle
What grades does Hatch Valley Middle serve?
Hatch Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hatch Valley Middle?
Hatch Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hatch Valley Middle rank in NM?
Hatch Valley Middle ranks #137 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Hatch Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hatch Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hatch Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hatch Valley Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hatch Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Hatch Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hatch Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Hatch Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hatch Valley Middle?
93.8% of students at Hatch Valley 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (575) 267-8250
- Area population (ZIP 87937)
- 3,341
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 87937; 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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