Washington Middle

Summary:

Washington Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 275 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.

Washington Middle faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20-25% of New Mexico middle schools with a 1-star rating. The school has a student population that is 89.82% Hispanic, significantly higher than nearby schools. Additionally, Washington Middle has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are well below state and district averages.

Interestingly, when analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, Washington Middle's Native American students ranked 12th out of 67 New Mexico middle schools in the 2021-2022 school year, suggesting that this subgroup may be performing better than the overall student population. However, some of the nearby schools, such as Jimmy Carter Middle and Ernie Pyle Middle, also struggle with low academic achievement, indicating that the challenges faced by Washington Middle may be reflective of broader issues within the Albuquerque Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1101 Park SW
       Albuquerque, NM  87102


(505) 764-2000

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,918 Help


Students who attend Washington Middle usually attend:

High:    Albuquerque High

Feeder schools for Washington Middle:

Elementary:    Dolores Gonzales Elementary
    East San Jose Elementary
    Eugene Field Elementary
    Lew Wallace Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.8%
African American:
3.3%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Washington Middle ranks worse than 83.7% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 16th 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 19.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.8%), African American (3.3%), White (2.9%). (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 Washington Middle is 11.8, which is the 7th 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 Washington Middle is $9,918. 17 middle schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Middle 200th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Washington 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 Washington Middle

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Rank History for all students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 15.89 143rd 157 8.9%
2006 22.27 128th 156 17.9%
2007 24.34 139th 171 18.7%
2008 28.77 127th 172 26.2%
2009 26.76 131st 178 26.4%
2010 30.96 127th 179 29.1%
2011 17.40 154th 173 11.0%
2012 15.55 162nd 178 9.0%
2013 22.23 155th 193 19.7%
2014 23.80 183rd 222 17.6%
2015 19.17 183rd 207 11.6%
2016 18.27 183rd 208 12.0%
2017 10.75 172nd 176 2.3%
2018 17.52 156th 186 16.1%
2019 20.19 165th 200 17.5%
2022 15.25 197th 232 15.1%
2023 19.79 200th 239 16.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.19 48th 65 26.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.09 140th 168 16.7%
2019 25.71 138th 175 21.1%
2022 18.46 171st 223 23.3%
2023 21.14 189th 227 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 135th 156 13.5%
2019 21.64 132nd 160 17.5%
2022 19.68 160th 220 27.3%
2023 23.29 170th 213 20.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.08 138th 151 8.6%
2019 15.50 134th 152 11.8%
2022 11.03 185th 213 13.1%
2023 13.54 209th 221 5.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.34 132nd 149 11.4%
2019 20.10 123rd 150 18.0%
2022 16.12 167th 214 22.0%
2023 20.63 166th 204 18.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.30 12th 67 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.67 201st 229 12.2%
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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 Washington Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 40 32 2 699 14 n/a n/a 0 787
1991 51 42 0 718 25 n/a n/a 0 836
1992 53 47 3 720 44 n/a n/a 0 867
1993 71 39 3 744 49 n/a n/a 0 906
1994 78 34 0 749 49 n/a n/a 0 910
1995 66 32 2 790 51 n/a n/a 0 941
1996 66 32 2 790 51 n/a n/a 0 941
1997 38 34 1 753 38 n/a n/a 0 864
1998 35 37 2 677 32 n/a n/a 0 783
1999 37 30 1 693 18 n/a n/a 0 779
2000 42 24 2 659 20 n/a n/a 0 747
2001 29 25 2 614 22 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 23 25 0 608 18 n/a n/a 0 674
2003 23 25 0 608 18 n/a n/a 0 674
2004 20 21 1 524 18 n/a n/a 0 584
2005 21 17 0 490 9 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 14 16 2 520 6 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 16 14 4 519 13 n/a n/a 0 566
2008 19 7 1 518 8 n/a n/a 0 553
2009 13 9 2 481 8 n/a n/a 0 513
2010 11 4 2 470 2 0 1 0 490
2011 18 2 2 463 3 0 1 0 489
2012 19 8 1 467 8 0 2 0 505
2013 10 4 1 438 8 0 3 0 464
2014 18 0 2 445 8 0 5 0 478
2015 18 2 2 455 8 0 8 0 493
2016 13 3 3 431 10 0 7 0 467
2017 11 10 2 402 9 0 7 0 441
2018 15 8 5 420 8 0 5 0 461
2019 17 12 4 439 10 0 3 0 485
2020 14 6 4 407 5 1 5 0 442
2021 10 7 1 408 5 0 5 0 436
2022 7 5 0 363 11 0 6 0 392
2023 8 9 0 247 6 0 5 0 275

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 Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 787 49.5 15.8 n/a
1991 836 51.0 16.3 n/a
1992 867 57.3 15.1 72.3
1993 906 56.9 15.9 n/a
1994 910 58.9 15.4 n/a
1995 941 69.0 13.6 n/a
1996 941 69.0 13.6 n/a
1997 864 64.4 13.4 n/a
1998 783 60.0 13.1 n/a
1999 779 57.0 13.7 91.1
2000 747 54.0 13.8 91.7
2001 692 52.9 13.1 96.2
2002 674 49.6 13.6 93.5
2003 674 49.6 13.6 93.5
2004 584 42.8 13.6 94.7
2005 537 39.5 13.6 95.5
2006 558 36.4 15.3 37.3
2007 566 39.8 14.2 99.5
2008 553 41.0 13.5 99.3
2009 513 41.8 12.3 99.4
2010 490 37.0 13.2 99.4
2011 489 35.0 13.9 99.4
2012 505 32.3 15.6 99.4
2013 464 35.7 12.9 98.5
2014 478 35.0 13.6 99
2015 493 34.0 14.5 83.2
2016 467 33.0 14.1 100
2017 441 30.3 14.5 100
2018 461 29.2 15.7 100
2019 485 33.3 14.5 99.2
2020 442 34.4 12.8 100
2021 436 29.9 14.5 100
2022 392 30.7 12.7 100
2023 275 23.1 11.8 100

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 Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 787 49.5 15.8 n/a
1991 836 51.0 16.3 n/a
1992 867 57.3 15.1 72.3
1993 906 56.9 15.9 n/a
1994 910 58.9 15.4 n/a
1995 941 69.0 13.6 n/a
1996 941 69.0 13.6 n/a
1997 864 64.4 13.4 n/a
1998 783 60.0 13.1 n/a
1999 779 57.0 13.7 91.1
2000 747 54.0 13.8 91.7
2001 692 52.9 13.1 96.2
2002 674 49.6 13.6 93.5
2003 674 49.6 13.6 93.5
2004 584 42.8 13.6 94.7
2005 537 39.5 13.6 95.5
2006 558 36.4 15.3 37.3
2007 566 39.8 14.2 99.5
2008 553 41.0 13.5 99.3
2009 513 41.8 12.3 99.4
2010 490 37.0 13.2 99.4
2011 489 35.0 13.9 99.4
2012 505 32.3 15.6 99.4
2013 464 35.7 12.9 98.5
2014 478 35.0 13.6 99
2015 493 34.0 14.5 83.2
2016 467 33.0 14.1 100
2017 441 30.3 14.5 100
2018 461 29.2 15.7 100
2019 485 33.3 14.5 99.2
2020 442 34.4 12.8 100
2021 436 29.9 14.5 100
2022 392 30.7 12.7 100
2023 275 23.1 11.8 100

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 Washington Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,918

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 200th of 239 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Washington Middle)2019.7
 0.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2633.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)819.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1731.9
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Washington Middle)1323.1
 10.1%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2637
 11%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)912.3
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1927
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Washington Middle)1919.7
 0.7%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2935.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)183.1
 14.9%
   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 Students485275
 43.3%
African American129
 25%
American Indian106
 40%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic439247
 43.7%
Pacific Islander00
White178
 52.9%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%100%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Washington Middle.

Washington Middle ranks in the bottom 16.3% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students who attend Washington Middle usually go on to attend Albuquerque High

Students at Washington Middle are 90% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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