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#738 of 864 schools in NM

Jemez Valley Middle

Middle School · Jemez Valley · Jemez Pueblo, NM

A middle school in Jemez Pueblo, NM where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8501 HWY 4, Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$22,585
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Jemez Valley Middle score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 18 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jemez 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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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

$61,992

Median home value

$185,600

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87024; 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.

Jemez Valley

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$22,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jemez Valley Middle is listed in JEMEZ VALLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jemez Valley Middle

Jemez Valley Middle is a public middle school in Jemez Pueblo, NM, part of Jemez Valley, serving approximately 70 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jemez Valley Middle

What grades does Jemez Valley Middle serve?

Jemez Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jemez Valley Middle?

Jemez Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemez Valley Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Jemez Valley Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jemez Valley Middle rank in NM?

Jemez Valley Middle ranks #738 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Jemez Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Jemez Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Jemez Valley Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jemez Valley Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jemez Valley Middle a charter school?

No, Jemez Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jemez Valley Middle a Title I school?

No, Jemez Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jemez Valley Middle?

100.0% of students at Jemez 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
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sandoval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 87024)
2,792
Area median age
32.6
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 87024; 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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