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Cochiti Middle

Summary:

Cochiti Middle School is a public middle school located in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school is part of the Bernalillo School District, which is ranked 106 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cochiti Middle consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Cochiti Middle had 31% proficiency in ELA, 15% in Math, and 37% in Science, while the state averages were 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school performs relatively well for Native American students, ranking 15th out of 59 New Mexico middle schools in 2023-2024, but struggles with the performance of male students, ranking 157th out of 219 middle schools in the same year. Cochiti Middle has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, significantly higher than the nearby Santo Domingo Middle School, which had 98.94% free or reduced-price lunch recipients in 2022-2023.

Cochiti Middle's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 85th out of 176 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 149th out of 235 in 2023-2024. When compared to the nearby Santo Domingo Middle School, which is also part of the Bernalillo School District, Cochiti Middle generally outperforms its counterpart in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, both schools struggle with low performance compared to the state averages. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Cochiti Middle is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges, but the school's strengths in the performance of its Native American student population could be an area to further investigate and potentially leverage to improve the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 Quail Hill Trail
       Pena Blanca, NM  87041

(505) 867-5547

District: Bernalillo

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,989 Help


Students who attend Cochiti Middle usually attend:

High:    Bernalillo High

Feeder schools for Cochiti Middle:

Elementary:    Cochiti Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  78

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
75.6%
Hispanic:
21.8%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cochiti Middle ranks worse than 63.4% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Bernalillo School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cochiti Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Bernalillo School District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (75.6%), Hispanic (21.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (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 Cochiti Middle is 9.1, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Bernalillo School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cochiti Middle is $12,989, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Bernalillo School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cochiti Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Cochiti Middle 149th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Cochiti Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:


Bernalillo:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernalillo 106th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cochiti Middle

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Rank History for all students at Cochiti Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 20.22 131st 157 16.6%
2006 14.88 146th 156 6.4%
2007 17.15 149th 171 12.9%
2008 34.69 114th 172 33.7%
2009 29.21 128th 178 28.1%
2010 18.54 151st 179 15.6%
2011 27.87 130th 173 24.9%
2012 21.34 145th 178 18.5%
2013 16.44 172nd 193 10.9%
2014 25.68 175th 222 21.2%
2015 33.55 129th 207 37.7%
2016 44.24 98th 208 52.9%
2017 46.95 85th 176 51.7%
2018 40.68 101st 186 45.7%
2019 24.41 152nd 200 24.0%
2022 12.15 209th 232 9.9%
2023 38.65 135th 239 43.5%
2024 32.92 149th 235 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cochiti Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.55 68th 168 59.5%
2019 32.06 118th 175 32.6%
2022 14.49 185th 223 17.0%
2023 44.86 110th 227 51.5%
2024 34.53 62nd 107 42.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cochiti Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.22 84th 156 46.2%
2022 29.28 121st 220 45.0%
2023 41.04 109th 213 48.8%
2024 44.27 100th 217 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cochiti Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.41 127th 221 42.5%
2024 27.71 157th 219 28.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cochiti Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.51 42nd 149 71.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Cochiti Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.82 19th 43 55.8%
2023 60.74 22nd 58 62.1%
2024 63.77 15th 59 74.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Cochiti Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 3 0 0 42 24 n/a n/a 0 69
1991 2 1 1 37 25 n/a n/a 0 66
1992 4 1 1 34 33 n/a n/a 0 73
1993 5 0 0 43 40 n/a n/a 0 88
1994 5 0 0 44 42 n/a n/a 0 91
1995 3 2 0 37 35 n/a n/a 0 77
1996 3 2 0 37 35 n/a n/a 0 77
1997 1 1 0 39 31 n/a n/a 0 72
1998 4 0 0 31 40 n/a n/a 0 75
1999 4 0 0 30 42 n/a n/a 0 76
2000 5 0 0 27 40 n/a n/a 0 72
2001 7 0 0 16 38 n/a n/a 0 61
2002 7 0 0 20 39 n/a n/a 0 66
2003 7 0 0 20 39 n/a n/a 0 66
2004 0 0 0 25 52 n/a n/a 0 77
2005 1 0 0 23 54 n/a n/a 0 78
2006 0 0 0 20 60 n/a n/a 0 80
2007 1 0 0 16 40 n/a n/a 0 57
2008 4 2 0 21 55 n/a n/a 0 82
2009 4 1 0 23 51 n/a n/a 0 79
2010 2 0 0 20 49 0 0 0 71
2011 5 0 0 24 42 0 0 0 71
2012 4 0 0 31 48 0 0 0 83
2013 4 0 0 37 46 0 0 0 87
2014 0 0 0 33 52 0 0 0 85
2015 1 0 0 26 51 0 1 0 79
2016 4 0 0 24 66 0 0 0 94
2017 5 0 0 30 51 0 0 0 86
2018 4 1 1 27 47 0 0 0 80
2019 5 0 0 23 41 0 0 0 69
2020 1 0 0 24 49 0 0 0 74
2021 1 0 0 24 57 0 0 0 82
2022 1 0 0 25 73 0 0 0 99
2023 0 0 0 17 59 0 2 0 78

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 Cochiti Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 69 4.0 17.2 n/a
1991 66 5.0 13.2 n/a
1992 73 5.0 14.6 n/a
1993 88 6.0 14.7 n/a
1994 91 6.0 15.2 n/a
1995 77 4.5 17.1 n/a
1996 77 4.5 17.1 n/a
1997 72 3.5 20.6 n/a
1998 75 3.5 21.4 n/a
1999 76 4.5 16.9 69.7
2000 72 5.4 13.3 48.6
2001 61 4.0 15.3 95.1
2002 66 4.7 14.0 83.3
2003 66 4.7 14.0 83.3
2004 77 3.7 20.8 77.9
2005 78 7.5 10.4 91
2006 80 5.8 13.8 90
2007 57 4.0 14.3 94.7
2008 82 6.6 12.4 96.3
2009 79 5.2 15.2 96.2
2010 71 5.1 13.7 95.8
2011 71 5.0 14.2 95.8
2012 83 5.4 15.3 96.4
2013 87 7.2 12.0 96.6
2014 85 8.3 10.2 95.3
2015 79 8.0 9.8 63.3
2016 94 7.0 13.4 100
2017 86 7.2 11.8 100
2018 80 5.3 15.0 100
2019 69 8.0 8.6 100
2020 74 7.0 10.5 100
2021 82 8.0 10.2 100
2022 99 9.9 9.9 100
2023 78 8.5 9.1 100

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 Cochiti Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 69 4.0 17.2 n/a
1991 66 5.0 13.2 n/a
1992 73 5.0 14.6 n/a
1993 88 6.0 14.7 n/a
1994 91 6.0 15.2 n/a
1995 77 4.5 17.1 n/a
1996 77 4.5 17.1 n/a
1997 72 3.5 20.6 n/a
1998 75 3.5 21.4 n/a
1999 76 4.5 16.9 69.7
2000 72 5.4 13.3 48.6
2001 61 4.0 15.3 95.1
2002 66 4.7 14.0 83.3
2003 66 4.7 14.0 83.3
2004 77 3.7 20.8 77.9
2005 78 7.5 10.4 91
2006 80 5.8 13.8 90
2007 57 4.0 14.3 94.7
2008 82 6.6 12.4 96.3
2009 79 5.2 15.2 96.2
2010 71 5.1 13.7 95.8
2011 71 5.0 14.2 95.8
2012 83 5.4 15.3 96.4
2013 87 7.2 12.0 96.6
2014 85 8.3 10.2 95.3
2015 79 8.0 9.8 63.3
2016 94 7.0 13.4 100
2017 86 7.2 11.8 100
2018 80 5.3 15.0 100
2019 69 8.0 8.6 100
2020 74 7.0 10.5 100
2021 82 8.0 10.2 100
2022 99 9.9 9.9 100
2023 78 8.5 9.1 100

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 Cochiti Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,989

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cochiti Middle

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 152nd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 135th of 239 Middle schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Cochiti Middle)2111.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo)1212.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (Cochiti Middle)2215.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo)1214.2
 2.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Cochiti Middle)1918.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo)1822.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6978
 13%
African American00
American Indian4159
 43.9%
Asian00
Hispanic2317
 26.1%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cochiti Middle

Students at Cochiti Middle are 76% American Indian, 22% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Cochiti Middle ranks 149th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Cochiti Middle.

Students who attend Cochiti Middle usually go on to attend Bernalillo High


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