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#448 of 864 schools in NM

Snell Middle

Middle School · Cobre · Bayard, NM

A Cobre middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 TOM FOY BLVD, Bayard, NM 88023

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$22,582
Chronic Absenteeism56.7%

Students at Snell Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Snell 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,542/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bayard), 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

$33,269

Median home value

$118,100

Median rent

$653/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

31.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88023; 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.

Cobre

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$22,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Snell Middle is listed in COBRE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Snell Middle

Snell Middle is a public middle school in Bayard, NM, part of Cobre, serving approximately 201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Snell Middle

What grades does Snell Middle serve?

Snell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Snell Middle?

Snell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Snell Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Snell Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Snell Middle rank in NM?

Snell Middle ranks #448 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Snell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Snell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Snell Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Snell Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Snell Middle a charter school?

No, Snell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Snell Middle a Title I school?

No, Snell Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snell Middle?

100.0% of students at Snell 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
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.7%
Area population (ZIP 88023)
2,370
Area median age
24.6
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 88023; 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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