Excellent
#24 of 864 schools in NM
Top 3% in state
Magdalena Middle
Middle School · Magdalena · Magdalena, NM
A middle school in Magdalena, NM where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 DUGGINS DR, Magdalena, NM 87825
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magdalena Middle score 37% proficient, which is above 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 32 points since 2014, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average429/100K
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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
$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.
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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
- #1 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 Middle is listed in MAGDALENA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magdalena Middle
Magdalena Middle is a public middle school in Magdalena, NM, part of Magdalena, serving approximately 68 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magdalena Middle
What grades does Magdalena Middle serve?
Magdalena Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Magdalena Middle?
Magdalena Middle has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magdalena Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Magdalena Middle is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magdalena Middle rank in NM?
Magdalena Middle ranks #24 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Magdalena Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Magdalena Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magdalena Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Magdalena Middle a charter school?
No, Magdalena Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magdalena Middle a Title I school?
No, Magdalena Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magdalena Middle?
100.0% of students at Magdalena 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
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Socorro County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (575) 854-2241
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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