Excellent
#4 of 864 schools in NM
Top 1% in state
San Jon Middle School
Middle School · San Jon · San Jon, NM
A middle school in San Jon, NM where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7TH AND ELM STREETS, San Jon, NM 88434
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Jon Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 San Jon Middle School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,813
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$631/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88434; 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.
San Jon
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Jon Middle School is listed in SAN JON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Jon Middle School
San Jon Middle School is a public middle school in San Jon, NM, part of San Jon, serving approximately 35 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Jon Middle School
What grades does San Jon Middle School serve?
San Jon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend San Jon Middle School?
San Jon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jon Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Jon Middle School rank in NM?
San Jon Middle School ranks #4 of 864 schools in NM.
What is San Jon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Jon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 San Jon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Jon Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is San Jon Middle School a charter school?
No, San Jon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Jon Middle School a Title I school?
No, San Jon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Jon Middle School?
100.0% of students at San Jon Middle School 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
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Quay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (575) 576-2466
- Area population (ZIP 88434)
- 279
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 88434; 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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