Very Good
#184 of 864 schools in NM
Top 21% in state
Hermosa Middle School
Middle School · Farmington · Farmington, NM
A Farmington middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1500 E 25TH, Farmington, NM 87401
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hermosa Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hermosa 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Mesa View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Discover Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 3.0 mi | 22 | 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
- #3 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
Hermosa Middle School is listed in FARMINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermosa Middle School
Hermosa Middle School is a public middle school in Farmington, NM, part of Farmington, serving approximately 628 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermosa Middle School
What grades does Hermosa Middle School serve?
Hermosa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hermosa Middle School?
Hermosa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermosa Middle School rank in NM?
Hermosa Middle School ranks #184 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Hermosa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermosa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hermosa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermosa Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hermosa Middle School a charter school?
No, Hermosa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermosa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hermosa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermosa Middle School?
56.8% of students at Hermosa 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
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (505) 599-8612
- 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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