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#656 of 864 schools in NM
Mesa Alta JR High
Middle School · Bloomfield · Bloomfield, NM
A Bloomfield middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
329 N. BERGIN LANE, Bloomfield, NM 87413
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mesa Alta JR High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mesa Alta JR 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomfield), 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
$51,234
Median home value
$176,800
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87413; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0 | 1–10 | 4.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bloomfield
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mesa Alta JR High is listed in BLOOMFIELD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesa Alta JR High
Mesa Alta JR High is a public middle school in Bloomfield, NM, part of Bloomfield, serving approximately 367 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesa Alta JR High
What grades does Mesa Alta JR High serve?
Mesa Alta JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mesa Alta JR High?
Mesa Alta JR High has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Alta JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Alta JR High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesa Alta JR High rank in NM?
Mesa Alta JR High ranks #656 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mesa Alta JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa Alta JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Mesa Alta JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa Alta JR High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mesa Alta JR High a charter school?
No, Mesa Alta JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesa Alta JR High a Title I school?
No, Mesa Alta JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesa Alta JR High?
100.0% of students at Mesa Alta JR 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (505) 632-8021
- Area population (ZIP 87413)
- 14,966
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 87413; 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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