Magdalena Middle

Magdalena Middle serves 68 students across grades 6 through 8 in Magdalena, New Mexico. It operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1 — a low ratio that translates to more direct contact between teachers and students each day. That structure supports strong results.

The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic subscore of 8.7. It ranks 14th out of 864 public schools statewide and second among all 155 middle schools in New Mexico, placing it ahead of 98% of schools across the state. For a school with fewer than 70 students in a small rural community, that standing is striking.

Within Magdalena itself, Magdalena Middle ranks first among three schools. Families in the area get access to middle school performance that competes with the best in the state. Few public schools in New Mexico, regardless of size or location, match this school's combination of academic scores and statewide standing.

That profile puts it in rare company among New Mexico's 864 public schools.

With an enrollment of 68 students, Magdalena Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Magdalena Middle offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Magdalena Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.