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Vaughn High

Summary:

Vaughn High School is a small public high school in Vaughn, New Mexico, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of just 21 students. The school is part of the Vaughn District, which is ranked 27 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vaughn High School stands out for its exceptionally small student body, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating fluctuating significantly over the past few years, ranging from a high of 4 stars to a low of 1 star. However, the school has shown strong performance in Mathematics, with proficiency rates reaching 40% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 25%. Conversely, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates have been below the state average, suggesting an opportunity for improvement in this area.

Another concerning trend at Vaughn High is the declining four-year graduation rates, which have dropped from 87.4% in 2019-2020 to 76.7% in 2022-2023. The school's performance has also varied significantly for different student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students, suggesting potential demographic changes or shifts in the student population over time. Overall, Vaughn High School faces a unique set of challenges, including socioeconomic factors and inconsistent academic performance, which may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 101 4th
       Vaughn, NM  88353

(575) 584-2283

District: Vaughn

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 190 New Mexico High Schools


Feeder schools for Vaughn High:

Elementary:    Vaughn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  3.2 Help
Number of students:  19

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.5%
White:
10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  131.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vaughn High ranks better than 76.6% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vaughn High ranks better than 77.4% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vaughn High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.5%), White (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 131.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vaughn High is 3.2. (See more...)
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Compare Vaughn High employs 5.9 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vaughn High:

SchoolDigger ranks Vaughn High 55th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Vaughn High in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Vaughn High 43rd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Vaughn High in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Vaughn:

SchoolDigger ranks Vaughn 27th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vaughn High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.41 114th 157 27.4%
2012 4.33 174th 178 2.2%
2014 33.24 150th 222 32.4%
2015 14.46 199th 207 3.9%
2023 38.72 134th 239 43.9%
2024 68.93 55th 235 76.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.76 100th 227 55.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.00 49th 206 76.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.29 143rd 229 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vaughn High

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Rank History for all high school students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 27.08 153rd 198 22.7%
2015 18.21 165th 193 14.5%
2016 49.78 62nd 185 66.5%
2023 38.72 90th 170 47.1%
2024 68.93 43rd 190 77.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.76 60th 157 61.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.00 35th 142 75.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Vaughn High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.29 94th 157 40.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Vaughn High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 2 1 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1991 1 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1992 3 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1993 7 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1994 6 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1995 6 0 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1996 6 0 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1997 7 1 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1998 4 1 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1999 6 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2000 5 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2001 8 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2002 4 1 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2003 4 1 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2004 1 0 0 42 2 n/a n/a 0 45
2005 5 0 0 40 2 n/a n/a 0 47
2006 3 0 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 34
2007 6 0 0 32 2 n/a n/a 0 40
2008 6 0 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 2 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2010 2 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 40
2011 3 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 43
2012 3 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 51
2013 5 0 0 43 0 0 0 0 48
2014 5 1 0 46 0 0 0 0 52
2015 3 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 48
2016 2 0 0 43 0 0 0 0 45
2017 1 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 43
2018 1 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 32
2019 2 0 0 33 1 0 0 0 36
2020 3 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 27
2021 2 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 19
2022 2 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 23
2023 2 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 21
2024 2 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vaughn High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 79 8.6 9.1 n/a
1991 65 6.3 10.3 n/a
1992 66 7.0 9.4 n/a
1993 70 5.9 11.9 n/a
1994 74 7.2 10.3 n/a
1995 81 8.3 9.8 n/a
1996 81 8.3 9.8 n/a
1997 67 7.4 9.1 n/a
1998 64 7.3 8.8 n/a
1999 63 7.1 8.9 63.5
2000 61 4.3 14.2 67.2
2001 45 5.0 9.0 93.3
2002 30 5.4 5.6 66.7
2003 30 5.4 5.6 66.7
2004 45 5.1 8.8 68.9
2005 47 5.9 8.0 42.6
2006 34 5.4 6.3 91.2
2007 40 5.2 7.7 92.5
2008 37 5.5 6.7 91.9
2009 43 7.6 5.7 93
2010 40 6.6 6.0 92.5
2011 43 6.4 6.7 93
2012 51 4.0 12.6 94.1
2013 48 7.2 6.6 93.8
2014 52 4.6 11.0 94.2
2015 48 5.0 9.6 93.8
2016 45 6.0 7.5 100
2017 43 4.7 9.1 100
2018 32 4.7 6.8 100
2019 36 5.2 6.8 100
2020 27 4.6 5.7 100
2021 19 3.9 4.7 100
2022 23 4.0 5.7 100
2023 21 6.0 3.5 95.2
2024 19 5.9 3.2 131.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vaughn High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 79 8.6 9.1 n/a
1991 65 6.3 10.3 n/a
1992 66 7.0 9.4 n/a
1993 70 5.9 11.9 n/a
1994 74 7.2 10.3 n/a
1995 81 8.3 9.8 n/a
1996 81 8.3 9.8 n/a
1997 67 7.4 9.1 n/a
1998 64 7.3 8.8 n/a
1999 63 7.1 8.9 63.5
2000 61 4.3 14.2 67.2
2001 45 5.0 9.0 93.3
2002 30 5.4 5.6 66.7
2003 30 5.4 5.6 66.7
2004 45 5.1 8.8 68.9
2005 47 5.9 8.0 42.6
2006 34 5.4 6.3 91.2
2007 40 5.2 7.7 92.5
2008 37 5.5 6.7 91.9
2009 43 7.6 5.7 93
2010 40 6.6 6.0 92.5
2011 43 6.4 6.7 93
2012 51 4.0 12.6 94.1
2013 48 7.2 6.6 93.8
2014 52 4.6 11.0 94.2
2015 48 5.0 9.6 93.8
2016 45 6.0 7.5 100
2017 43 4.7 9.1 100
2018 32 4.7 6.8 100
2019 36 5.2 6.8 100
2020 27 4.6 5.7 100
2021 19 3.9 4.7 100
2022 23 4.0 5.7 100
2023 21 6.0 3.5 95.2
2024 19 5.9 3.2 131.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vaughn High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3621
 41.7%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3319
 42.4%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%95.2%
 4.8%

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Vaughn High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Vaughn Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 19 students attended Vaughn High.

Students at Vaughn High are 89% Hispanic, 11% White.

Vaughn High ranks 43rd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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