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#297 of 864 schools in NM
Top 34% in state
W D Gattis Middle School
Middle School · Clovis · Clovis, NM
A Clovis middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5100 N. THORNTON STREET, Clovis, NM 88101
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W D Gattis Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2017, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 15 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
104.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W D Gattis 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low238/100K
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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
$55,349
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Cms Iacademy at Lincoln JacksonEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Clovis Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 270 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clovis
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
W D Gattis Middle School is listed in CLOVIS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W D Gattis Middle School
W D Gattis Middle School is a public middle school in Clovis, NM, part of Clovis, serving approximately 556 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W D Gattis Middle School
What grades does W D Gattis Middle School serve?
W D Gattis Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend W D Gattis Middle School?
W D Gattis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W D Gattis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W D Gattis Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W D Gattis Middle School rank in NM?
W D Gattis Middle School ranks #297 of 864 schools in NM.
What is W D Gattis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W D Gattis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 W D Gattis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W D Gattis Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is W D Gattis Middle School a charter school?
No, W D Gattis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W D Gattis Middle School a Title I school?
No, W D Gattis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W D Gattis Middle School?
104.1% of students at W D Gattis 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Curry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (575) 769-4305
- Area population (ZIP 88101)
- 45,157
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 88101; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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