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Public high school · Magdalena · Magdalena, New Mexico

Magdalena High

Magdalena High rates 7.6, right at the middle of Magdalena's high schools, whose rated median is 7.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Magdalena median is 7.6.

#163 of 874 schools in New Mexico · Magdalena: 1 high schools rated, median 7.6

The brief

A high school in Magdalena, NM serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at Magdalena High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

It ranks 163 of 874 schools in New Mexico and 3 of 3 in Magdalena.

Math10%19 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading30%19 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2014, reaching 20% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 18 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.0
25% of the rating
Academics
5.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 87825; 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Magdalena High and the 2 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$29,712
Median home value
$110,800
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
39.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
28
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
4 sports
2 boys' · 2 girls' · 6 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Magdalena High serve?

Magdalena High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Magdalena High?

Magdalena High has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magdalena High?

The student-teacher ratio at Magdalena High is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magdalena High rank in NM?

Magdalena High ranks #163 of 874 schools in NM.

What is Magdalena High's MySchoolScout rating?

Magdalena High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Magdalena High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magdalena High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Magdalena High a charter school?

No, Magdalena High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Magdalena High a Title I school?

No, Magdalena High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magdalena High?

100.0% of students at Magdalena High 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
91
Student-teacher ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Socorro County
4-year graduation
80%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$29,460
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
63.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 87825)
2,550
Area median age
47.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.