Very Good
#264 of 864 schools in NM
Top 30% in state
Memorial Middle
Middle School · Las Vegas City · Las Vegas, NM
A Las Vegas City middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 DOUGLAS AVENUE, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2017, 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 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Memorial 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Vegas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,115
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Las Vegas Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Las Vegas City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial Middle is listed in LAS VEGAS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial Middle
Memorial Middle is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NM, part of Las Vegas City, serving approximately 179 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial Middle
What grades does Memorial Middle serve?
Memorial Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Memorial Middle?
Memorial Middle has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial Middle rank in NM?
Memorial Middle ranks #264 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Memorial Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Memorial Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Memorial Middle a charter school?
No, Memorial Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Memorial Middle a Title I school?
No, Memorial Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial Middle?
38.0% of students at Memorial 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- San Miguel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (505) 454-5710
- Area population (ZIP 87701)
- 17,864
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 87701; 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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