Needs Improvement
#822 of 864 schools in NM
Mesa Middle
Middle School · Roswell · Roswell, NM
A Roswell middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 EAST BLAND ST, Roswell, NM 88201
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mesa Middle score 16% 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 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 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
How we rate schools
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Where Mesa 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,409/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roswell), 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
$62,752
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Mountain View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 3.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Gateway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 393 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roswell
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #20 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mesa Middle is listed in ROSWELL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesa Middle
Mesa Middle is a public middle school in Roswell, NM, part of Roswell, serving approximately 376 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesa Middle
What grades does Mesa Middle serve?
Mesa Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mesa Middle?
Mesa Middle has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesa Middle rank in NM?
Mesa Middle ranks #822 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mesa Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mesa Middle a charter school?
No, Mesa Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesa Middle a Title I school?
No, Mesa Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesa Middle?
100.0% of students at Mesa 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
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chaves County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.2%
- Phone
- (575) 627-2800
- Area population (ZIP 88201)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 88201; 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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