Needs Improvement
#832 of 864 schools in NM
Thoreau Middle
Middle School · Gallup · Thoreau, NM
A Gallup middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8 HAWK CIRCLE, Thoreau, NM 87323
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thoreau Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
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 12% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thoreau 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,156
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
39.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in GALLUP
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Manuelito MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 616 | Compare → |
| Crownpoint MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
| Gallup MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 423 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 656 | 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.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #32 of 32
- District spending per student
- $19,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thoreau Middle is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thoreau Middle
Thoreau Middle is a public middle school in Thoreau, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 307 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #832 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thoreau Middle
What grades does Thoreau Middle serve?
Thoreau Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thoreau Middle?
Thoreau Middle has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Middle is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thoreau Middle rank in NM?
Thoreau Middle ranks #832 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Thoreau Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thoreau Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Thoreau Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thoreau Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thoreau Middle a charter school?
No, Thoreau Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thoreau Middle a Title I school?
No, Thoreau Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thoreau Middle?
93.5% of students at Thoreau 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
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.4%
- Phone
- (505) 721-4600
- Area population (ZIP 87323)
- 3,702
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 87323; 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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