Very Good
#176 of 864 schools in NM
Top 20% in state
Santa Rosa Middle
Middle School · Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa, NM
A middle school in Santa Rosa, NM where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 CAMINO DE VIDA, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Rosa Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2017, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Rosa 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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
$41,645
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in SANTA ROSA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Chico MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 33 | 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.
Santa Rosa
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Rosa Middle is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Rosa Middle
Santa Rosa Middle is a public middle school in Santa Rosa, NM, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 99 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Rosa Middle
What grades does Santa Rosa Middle serve?
Santa Rosa Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Rosa Middle?
Santa Rosa Middle has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Middle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Rosa Middle rank in NM?
Santa Rosa Middle ranks #176 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Santa Rosa Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Rosa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Santa Rosa Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Rosa Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Santa Rosa Middle a charter school?
No, Santa Rosa Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Rosa Middle a Title I school?
No, Santa Rosa Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Rosa Middle?
36.4% of students at Santa Rosa 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
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Guadalupe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (575) 472-3171
- Area population (ZIP 88435)
- 3,413
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 88435; 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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