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#651 of 864 schools in NM
Mountain View Middle
Middle School · Alamogordo · Alamogordo, NM
An Alamogordo middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE, Alamogordo, NM 88310
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain View Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain View 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alamogordo), 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
$53,833
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88310; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| 3001 Thunder RdPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 65 | 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.
Alamogordo
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain View Middle is listed in ALAMOGORDO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain View Middle
Mountain View Middle is a public middle school in Alamogordo, NM, part of Alamogordo, serving approximately 482 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain View Middle
What grades does Mountain View Middle serve?
Mountain View Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain View Middle?
Mountain View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain View Middle rank in NM?
Mountain View Middle ranks #651 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mountain View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain View Middle 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 Mountain View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountain View Middle a charter school?
No, Mountain View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain View Middle a Title I school?
No, Mountain View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Middle?
50.0% of students at Mountain View 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
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.5%
- Phone
- (575) 812-6400
- Area population (ZIP 88310)
- 36,737
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 88310; 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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