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Harrison Middle

Summary:

Harrison Middle School is a public middle school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 343 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Harrison Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (96.5%) compared to nearby schools, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Mexico middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, 100% of Harrison Middle's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Over the past decade, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting that its academic performance has not kept pace with other middle schools in the state.

Interestingly, some nearby schools within the Albuquerque Public Schools district, such as Jefferson Middle and Solare Collegiate Charter School, demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Harrison Middle to learn from and emulate successful practices. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Harrison Middle, coupled with the school's low academic performance, suggests that the school may face significant challenges in providing adequate resources, support, and interventions to help students succeed.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3912 Isleta Blvd SW
       Albuquerque, NM  87105

(505) 877-1279

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,025 Help


Students who attend Harrison Middle usually attend:

High:    Rio Grande High

Feeder schools for Harrison Middle:

Elementary:    Adobe Acres Elementary
    Barcelona Elementary
    Navajo Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.5%
White:
2.0%
American Indian:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Harrison Middle ranks worse than 90% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 20th among 27 ranked middle schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.5%), White (2%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Middle is 12.5, which is the 14th best among 27 middle schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Middle is $10,025. 15 middle schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harrison Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Middle 215th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Harrison Middle in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrison Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harrison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.89 134th 157 14.6%
2006 19.13 136th 156 12.8%
2007 18.18 147th 171 14.0%
2008 24.46 137th 172 20.3%
2009 20.58 147th 178 17.4%
2010 21.16 145th 179 19.0%
2011 16.51 156th 173 9.8%
2012 11.53 167th 178 6.2%
2013 15.88 176th 193 8.8%
2014 29.98 157th 222 29.3%
2015 22.91 177th 207 14.5%
2016 17.18 191st 208 8.2%
2017 9.50 173rd 176 1.7%
2018 17.46 158th 186 15.1%
2019 17.93 172nd 200 14.0%
2022 13.28 202nd 232 12.9%
2023 17.10 215th 239 10.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harrison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.50 59th 69 14.5%
2023 13.95 91st 97 6.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.31 138th 168 17.9%
2019 22.77 147th 175 16.0%
2022 15.90 180th 223 19.3%
2023 17.69 202nd 227 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.42 130th 156 16.7%
2019 18.22 138th 160 13.8%
2022 11.62 185th 220 15.9%
2023 12.09 207th 213 2.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.92 128th 151 15.2%
2019 15.41 135th 152 11.2%
2022 13.26 177th 213 16.9%
2023 20.78 178th 221 19.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.95 128th 149 14.1%
2019 19.73 125th 150 16.7%
2022 14.99 172nd 214 19.6%
2023 16.67 183rd 204 10.3%
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Rank History for White students at Harrison Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.13 164th 187 12.3%
2023 13.59 214th 229 6.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Open Quote Faculty punished my son for ripping his pants in PE on October 30, 2012. They sent him to In School Suspension and made him write the uniform policy as well as "What I did wrong, Why it was wrong, What I'll do next time and Future punishment." The poor kid actually thought he did something wrong. The students were not allowed to change into workout clothing because there was a substitute teacher.

The first meeting with the Asst. Principal Mrs. Lucero seemed to go well as she was apologetic and helpful. All I asked for was a written apology for my son who was punished wrongly. Today Mrs. Lucero denied he was ever sent to "In School Suspension and no letter of apology was received.

My son has never had any issue with any schools before this incident. In fact, he is very shy and trustworthy. The faculty in my opinion is dishonest, not trustworthy and abusive to the students in their care. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Open Quote My children enjoy going to school and are encouraged to learn!!1 Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, April 17, 2011

Open Quote I attended Harrison Middle school in the early 1990's. While I can say that not much has changed in the surrounding area in the last twenty years, my time there was well spent. I was part of the gifted program my entire school career with APS (I went to Saint Pius for high school). I excelled at this school despite the socioeconomic issues. I had teachers who cared, infinitely. Mrs. DeSmet was the most incredible science teacher. Mr. Baldwin was an amazing history teacher and quite possibly the best teacher I've had in my life.

If the teachers care even a fraction as much as they did at that point, then you have nothing to fear. The only other reviewer commented about the student body being racist. I am white, and I experienced very little of that. Although in dealing with 11 to 14 year olds now, kids will be cruel, no matter what. It was always handled in a timely and appropriate matter. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Open Quote I went to Harrison middle school when I was a child. I am now in my thirties. I wish I could personally warn any worthwhile child and his/her parents not to attend this school. If you have to commute for 45 minutes every morning to take your child to a better school, do it for your child's sake.

The teachers were so uninterested in there jobs that one year as my mom and I came to register for school and my English teacher from the previous year told my mom and I that she wished she were greeting me at another school. The only teacher that was a true educator was Dr. Kravitz. She stood alone as a professional who cared about how she affected the students. Had it not been for her I would have picked up on the other teachers' apathy and not pursued higher education some years later.

The socioeconomic environment of the Albuquerque's south valley is horrific and as a result, my classmates were racist (they were of Mexican descent), and violent. I think back on my three long years at Harrison and I deeply wish I could have gone to some other school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harrison Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 168 22 0 648 11 n/a n/a 0 849
1991 168 18 0 675 18 n/a n/a 0 879
1992 191 18 0 693 40 n/a n/a 0 942
1993 120 18 0 614 38 n/a n/a 0 790
1994 102 23 0 577 39 n/a n/a 0 741
1995 110 16 1 574 18 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 110 16 1 574 18 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 108 10 2 615 18 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 89 8 0 543 22 n/a n/a 0 662
1999 83 6 3 589 13 n/a n/a 0 694
2000 77 9 6 570 9 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 70 5 2 573 22 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 69 5 0 518 23 n/a n/a 0 615
2003 69 5 0 518 23 n/a n/a 0 615
2004 59 5 0 505 20 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 64 7 0 557 17 n/a n/a 0 645
2006 59 8 3 615 16 n/a n/a 0 701
2007 67 18 6 683 18 n/a n/a 0 792
2008 61 11 9 718 19 n/a n/a 0 818
2009 60 21 10 762 20 n/a n/a 0 873
2010 39 6 8 795 11 0 7 0 866
2011 38 8 5 780 12 0 5 0 848
2012 51 4 4 838 12 0 8 0 917
2013 52 6 4 830 18 0 11 0 921
2014 40 4 2 823 19 0 12 0 900
2015 48 8 2 779 14 0 5 0 856
2016 35 4 1 598 7 0 7 0 652
2017 21 6 0 459 8 0 8 0 502
2018 12 6 0 383 6 0 6 0 413
2019 12 9 0 387 4 0 3 0 415
2020 23 8 0 415 5 1 3 0 455
2021 15 3 0 393 3 0 3 0 417
2022 13 2 0 381 3 0 2 0 401
2023 7 0 0 331 5 0 0 0 343

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 Harrison Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 849 51.5 16.4 n/a
1991 879 49.0 17.9 n/a
1992 942 56.0 16.8 51.1
1993 790 49.8 15.9 n/a
1994 741 45.4 16.3 n/a
1995 719 53.8 13.4 n/a
1996 719 53.8 13.4 n/a
1997 753 55.5 13.6 n/a
1998 662 50.5 13.1 n/a
1999 694 48.5 14.3 74.1
2000 671 47.9 14.0 75.6
2001 672 45.6 14.7 99.6
2002 615 44.0 14.0 88.1
2003 615 44.0 14.0 88.1
2004 589 45.5 12.9 85.9
2005 645 46.8 13.8 80.9
2006 701 48.1 14.6 32.5
2007 792 57.0 13.9 99.6
2008 818 60.0 13.6 99.5
2009 873 64.4 13.6 99.7
2010 866 63.5 13.6 99.7
2011 848 61.1 13.8 99.6
2012 917 54.5 16.8 99.7
2013 921 62.4 14.7 97.8
2014 900 61.7 14.5 99.6
2015 856 64.0 13.3 80.8
2016 652 51.0 12.7 100
2017 502 39.0 12.8 100
2018 413 28.0 14.7 99.8
2019 415 24.6 16.8 99.5
2020 455 31.7 14.3 100
2021 417 32.3 12.8 100
2022 401 31.7 12.6 100
2023 343 27.2 12.5 100

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 Harrison Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 849 51.5 16.4 n/a
1991 879 49.0 17.9 n/a
1992 942 56.0 16.8 51.1
1993 790 49.8 15.9 n/a
1994 741 45.4 16.3 n/a
1995 719 53.8 13.4 n/a
1996 719 53.8 13.4 n/a
1997 753 55.5 13.6 n/a
1998 662 50.5 13.1 n/a
1999 694 48.5 14.3 74.1
2000 671 47.9 14.0 75.6
2001 672 45.6 14.7 99.6
2002 615 44.0 14.0 88.1
2003 615 44.0 14.0 88.1
2004 589 45.5 12.9 85.9
2005 645 46.8 13.8 80.9
2006 701 48.1 14.6 32.5
2007 792 57.0 13.9 99.6
2008 818 60.0 13.6 99.5
2009 873 64.4 13.6 99.7
2010 866 63.5 13.6 99.7
2011 848 61.1 13.8 99.6
2012 917 54.5 16.8 99.7
2013 921 62.4 14.7 97.8
2014 900 61.7 14.5 99.6
2015 856 64.0 13.3 80.8
2016 652 51.0 12.7 100
2017 502 39.0 12.8 100
2018 413 28.0 14.7 99.8
2019 415 24.6 16.8 99.5
2020 455 31.7 14.3 100
2021 417 32.3 12.8 100
2022 401 31.7 12.6 100
2023 343 27.2 12.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrison Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,025

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 215th of 239 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Harrison Middle)1313.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2633.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Middle)710.4
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1731.9
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Harrison Middle)2124.3
 3.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2637
 11%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Middle)715
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1927
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Harrison Middle)2518.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2935.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Middle)115.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1819.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students415343
 17.3%
African American90
 100%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic387331
 14.5%
Pacific Islander00
White127
 41.7%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Middle

Harrison Middle ranks in the bottom 10.0% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students at Harrison Middle are 97% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Harrison Middle usually go on to attend Rio Grande High

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Harrison Middle.


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