Very Good
#139 of 864 schools in NM
Top 16% in state
Loving Middle
Middle School · Loving · Loving, NM
A middle school in Loving, NM serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO BOX 98, Loving, NM 88256
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loving Middle score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2014, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,139
Median home value
$182,200
Median rent
$1,201/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88256; 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.
Loving
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loving Middle is listed in LOVING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loving Middle
Loving Middle is a public middle school in Loving, NM, part of Loving, serving approximately 159 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loving Middle
What grades does Loving Middle serve?
Loving Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Loving Middle?
Loving Middle has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loving Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Loving Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loving Middle rank in NM?
Loving Middle ranks #139 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Loving Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Loving 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 Loving Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loving Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Loving Middle a charter school?
No, Loving Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loving Middle a Title I school?
No, Loving Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loving Middle?
97.5% of students at Loving 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
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Eddy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (575) 745-2051
- Area population (ZIP 88256)
- 1,813
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 88256; 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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