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#347 of 864 schools in NM
Top 40% in state
Heights Middle School
Middle School · Farmington · Farmington, NM
A Farmington middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3700 COLLEGE BLVD, Farmington, NM 87401
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heights Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 34% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heights Middle School 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,443/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), 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
$56,358
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Discover Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 1.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Hermosa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 628 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Farmington
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #8 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heights Middle School is listed in FARMINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heights Middle School
Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Farmington, NM, part of Farmington, serving approximately 699 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heights Middle School
What grades does Heights Middle School serve?
Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Heights Middle School?
Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heights Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heights Middle School rank in NM?
Heights Middle School ranks #347 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heights Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heights Middle School?
48.2% of students at Heights Middle School 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
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (505) 599-8611
- Area population (ZIP 87401)
- 45,020
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 87401; 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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