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Artesia Zia Intermediate

Summary:

Artesia Zia Intermediate is a public middle school located in Artesia, New Mexico, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 546 students. The school is part of the Artesia school district, which is ranked 39 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Artesia Zia Intermediate has a strong performance history, ranking in the top 30% of New Mexico middle schools for several years. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 70th out of 235 middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio that may contribute to its academic success. However, the school has a significant proportion of students (around 50%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, the closest nearby school, Lake Arthur Middle, serves a much smaller student population of 35 students and has a lower academic performance compared to Artesia Zia Intermediate, with significantly lower proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. Lake Arthur Middle also has a higher proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (100%), indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage in the student population. Overall, Artesia Zia Intermediate's consistent high performance and effective teaching practices suggest that it is providing a quality education to its diverse student population, though there may be opportunities for improvement in supporting the academic achievement of its economically disadvantaged and underperforming student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 1100 Bullock Ave
       Artesia, NM  88210

(575) 746-3585

District: Artesia

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,949 Help


Students who attend Artesia Zia Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Artesia High

Feeder schools for Artesia Zia Intermediate:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    Grand Heights Early Childhood
    Hermosa Elementary
    Penasco Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.0%
White:
37.7%
American Indian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Artesia Zia Intermediate ranks better than 70.2% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60%), White (37.7%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Artesia Zia Intermediate is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Artesia Zia Intermediate is $7,949.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Artesia Zia Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Artesia Zia Intermediate 70th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Artesia Zia Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Artesia:

SchoolDigger ranks Artesia 39th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Artesia Zia Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.54 30th 157 80.9%
2006 79.33 24th 156 84.6%
2007 73.06 34th 171 80.1%
2008 72.93 36th 172 79.1%
2009 79.76 29th 178 83.7%
2010 72.69 38th 179 78.8%
2011 73.60 37th 173 78.6%
2012 73.91 34th 178 80.9%
2013 74.22 42nd 193 78.2%
2014 77.34 35th 222 84.2%
2015 67.50 41st 207 80.2%
2016 57.04 68th 208 67.3%
2017 60.71 48th 176 72.7%
2018 66.24 41st 186 78.0%
2019 65.60 50th 200 75.0%
2022 53.81 81st 232 65.1%
2023 75.76 53rd 239 77.8%
2024 59.79 70th 235 70.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.58 44th 65 32.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.80 83rd 97 14.4%
2024 22.24 68th 91 25.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.24 37th 44 15.9%
2023 47.42 38th 100 62.0%
2024 70.89 13th 54 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 77th 168 54.2%
2019 48.49 75th 175 57.1%
2022 38.61 102nd 223 54.3%
2023 65.54 61st 227 73.1%
2024 30.26 70th 107 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.63 40th 156 74.4%
2019 69.51 32nd 160 80.0%
2022 49.75 73rd 220 66.8%
2023 70.80 51st 213 76.1%
2024 56.69 73rd 217 66.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.34 35th 151 76.8%
2019 61.94 42nd 152 72.4%
2022 52.29 72nd 213 66.2%
2023 76.39 49th 221 77.8%
2024 58.62 67th 219 69.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.94 36th 149 75.8%
2019 60.93 45th 150 70.0%
2022 46.42 79th 214 63.1%
2023 71.36 39th 204 80.9%
2024 51.53 74th 206 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Artesia Zia Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.85 53rd 120 55.8%
2019 60.79 31st 121 74.4%
2022 42.05 109th 187 41.7%
2023 70.42 58th 229 74.7%
2024 50.56 80th 181 55.8%
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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 Artesia Zia Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 257 5 3 248 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 277 3 1 273 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1992 313 6 3 282 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 319 7 0 288 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 314 7 0 319 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1995 325 7 0 305 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 325 7 0 305 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 309 5 0 270 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 307 7 2 287 6 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 297 6 0 304 5 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 286 7 1 288 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 270 9 1 277 3 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 275 7 0 309 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 275 7 0 309 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 253 4 0 309 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 219 8 0 304 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2006 228 10 1 291 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 227 8 0 289 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 210 9 0 278 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 207 7 0 295 6 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 243 9 1 334 7 0 0 0 594
2011 235 3 0 331 3 0 0 0 572
2012 217 3 1 333 3 0 2 0 559
2013 231 3 1 336 4 0 1 0 576
2014 219 2 0 346 2 0 1 0 570
2015 225 1 2 347 4 0 2 0 581
2016 202 2 2 358 5 0 2 0 571
2017 219 7 0 337 4 0 2 0 569
2018 250 6 1 323 6 1 1 0 588
2019 233 1 1 351 6 1 1 0 594
2020 247 2 0 362 4 1 1 0 617
2021 211 3 1 372 5 1 1 0 594
2022 207 4 4 352 5 0 6 0 578
2023 217 3 3 309 5 0 9 0 546
2024 198 5 1 315 6 0 0 0 525

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 Artesia Zia Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 513 26.2 19.5 n/a
1991 554 27.6 20.0 n/a
1992 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1993 615 31.9 19.3 n/a
1994 641 32.9 19.5 n/a
1995 639 40.2 15.9 n/a
1996 639 40.2 15.9 n/a
1997 586 36.8 15.9 n/a
1998 609 37.6 16.2 n/a
1999 612 38.5 15.9 39.5
2000 583 38.9 15.0 39.5
2001 560 37.6 14.9 27.5
2002 593 35.1 16.9 43.2
2003 593 35.1 16.9 43.2
2004 566 35.1 16.1 29.5
2005 532 38.3 13.9 50.2
2006 533 37.0 14.4 51.4
2007 527 34.1 15.5 47.6
2008 499 38.2 13.1 47.1
2009 515 35.2 14.6 48.3
2010 594 37.8 15.7 48.5
2011 572 40.7 14.0 50.2
2012 559 41.0 13.6 47.8
2013 576 35.7 16.1 49.5
2014 570 34.5 16.5 51.4
2015 581 35.0 16.6 50.9
2016 571 34.0 16.7 52.5
2017 569 32.8 17.3 52
2018 588 34.0 17.2 49.1
2019 594 35.5 16.7 47.8
2020 617 35.9 17.1 48.1
2021 594 34.8 17.0 37.7
2022 578 35.0 16.5 49.8
2023 546 35.8 15.2 50.4
2024 525 35.8 14.6 48.2

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 Artesia Zia Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 513 26.2 19.5 n/a
1991 554 27.6 20.0 n/a
1992 604 31.0 19.4 n/a
1993 615 31.9 19.3 n/a
1994 641 32.9 19.5 n/a
1995 639 40.2 15.9 n/a
1996 639 40.2 15.9 n/a
1997 586 36.8 15.9 n/a
1998 609 37.6 16.2 n/a
1999 612 38.5 15.9 39.5
2000 583 38.9 15.0 39.5
2001 560 37.6 14.9 27.5
2002 593 35.1 16.9 43.2
2003 593 35.1 16.9 43.2
2004 566 35.1 16.1 29.5
2005 532 38.3 13.9 50.2
2006 533 37.0 14.4 51.4
2007 527 34.1 15.5 47.6
2008 499 38.2 13.1 47.1
2009 515 35.2 14.6 48.3
2010 594 37.8 15.7 48.5
2011 572 40.7 14.0 50.2
2012 559 41.0 13.6 47.8
2013 576 35.7 16.1 49.5
2014 570 34.5 16.5 51.4
2015 581 35.0 16.6 50.9
2016 571 34.0 16.7 52.5
2017 569 32.8 17.3 52
2018 588 34.0 17.2 49.1
2019 594 35.5 16.7 47.8
2020 617 35.9 17.1 48.1
2021 594 34.8 17.0 37.7
2022 578 35.0 16.5 49.8
2023 546 35.8 15.2 50.4
2024 525 35.8 14.6 48.2

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 Artesia Zia Intermediate

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,949

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Artesia Zia Intermediate

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 239 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Artesia Zia Intermediate)3336.4
 3.4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Artesia)3336.4
 3.4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Artesia Zia Intermediate)2536
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Artesia)2536
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Artesia Zia Intermediate)5939.8
 19.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Artesia)5940
 19%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Artesia Zia Intermediate)2931.8
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Artesia)3031.8
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students594546
 8.1%
African American13
 200%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic351309
 12%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White233217
 6.9%
Two or More Races19
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%50.4%
 2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Artesia Zia Intermediate

Students who attend Artesia Zia Intermediate usually go on to attend Artesia High

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Artesia Zia Intermediate.

Artesia Zia Intermediate ranks 70th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Artesia Zia Intermediate are 60% Hispanic, 38% White, 1% American Indian.


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