Very Good
#157 of 864 schools in NM
Top 18% in state
Magdalena High
High School · Magdalena · Magdalena, NM
A high school in Magdalena, NM serving grades 9th – 12th.
201 DUGGINS DR, Magdalena, NM 87825
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Magdalena High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2014, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magdalena High 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average429/100K
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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
$29,712
Median home value
$110,800
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
39.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Magdalena
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 63.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magdalena High is listed in MAGDALENA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magdalena High
Magdalena High is a public high school in Magdalena, NM, part of Magdalena, serving approximately 91 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magdalena High
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 #157 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Magdalena High's MySchoolScout rating?
Magdalena High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Socorro County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (575) 854-2241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 87825)
- 2,550
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 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
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