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Valley Middle
Middle School · West Las Vegas · Ribera, NM
A West Las Vegas middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO BOX 519, Ribera, NM 87560
Academics
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2016, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Valley 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,801
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in WEST LAS VEGAS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Las Vegas Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 297 | 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.
West Las Vegas
- Schools in district
- 10
- District spending per student
- $17,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Middle is listed in WEST LAS VEGAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Middle
Valley Middle is a public middle school in Ribera, NM, part of West Las Vegas, serving approximately 28 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Middle
What grades does Valley Middle serve?
Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Middle?
Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Middle?
100.0% of students at Valley 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
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Miguel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (505) 426-2311
- Area population (ZIP 87560)
- 1,804
- Area median age
- 44.7
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.
- 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.
- 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 87560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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