Middle Schools in Central

The Central district of New Mexico is home to three middle schools: Kirtland Middle, Tse Bit Ai Middle, and Newcomb Middle. While Central district schools face significant challenges, with all three middle schools performing below the state average on academic measures, Kirtland Middle stands out as the highest performer in the region.

Kirtland Middle has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37%), Mathematics (14%), and Science (32%) compared to the other two schools. In contrast, Tse Bit Ai Middle and Newcomb Middle have significantly lower proficiency rates, with Tse Bit Ai Middle scoring 25% in ELA, 5% in Math, and 13% in Science, and Newcomb Middle scoring 19% in ELA and 20% in Science. All three schools are ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico middle schools, with Kirtland Middle ranked 138th, Tse Bit Ai Middle ranked 219th, and Newcomb Middle ranked 221st out of 235 schools.

The data suggests that the Central district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all three schools having 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in the region. Strategies such as increased funding, teacher professional development, and targeted academic programs may be necessary to address the underlying issues and provide equitable opportunities for students in the Central district.