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#590 of 864 schools in NM
Valencia Middle School
Middle School · Los Lunas · Los Lunas, NM
A Los Lunas middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO DRAWER 1300, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valencia Middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valencia 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Lunas), 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
$61,947
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | 3–8 | 4.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | Not available | 70 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 754 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Lunas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valencia Middle School is listed in LOS LUNAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valencia Middle School
Valencia Middle School is a public middle school in Los Lunas, NM, part of Los Lunas, serving approximately 485 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valencia Middle School
What grades does Valencia Middle School serve?
Valencia Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Valencia Middle School?
Valencia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valencia Middle School rank in NM?
Valencia Middle School ranks #590 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Valencia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valencia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Valencia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valencia Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valencia Middle School a charter school?
No, Valencia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valencia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Valencia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valencia Middle School?
95.5% of students at Valencia 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (505) 866-8231
- Area population (ZIP 87031)
- 46,211
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 87031; 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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