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Chama Middle

Summary:

Chama Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural town of Chama, New Mexico. With just 40 students enrolled, the school has a predominantly Hispanic (70%) and Native American (22.5%) student population, along with smaller percentages of White (2.5%) and African American (2.5%) students.

Despite its small size, Chama Middle has faced significant challenges in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has plummeted from 17th out of 179 New Mexico middle schools in 2009-2010 to 232nd out of 239 in 2022-2023, indicating a dramatic decline in academic performance compared to other schools in the state. This is reflected in the school's low proficiency rates, with only 11% of students scoring proficient or better in both Language Arts and Mathematics, well below the state averages of 38% and 24%, respectively.

Chama Middle also faces socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 students per teacher in 2022-2023 to 23.1 students per teacher in 2020-2021, which may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive. While the school's racial demographics have shifted slightly over the years, with a decrease in White students and an increase in African American students, the school continues to serve a predominantly Hispanic and Native American student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 181 North Pine Ave
       Chama, NM  87520

(575) 588-7285

District: Chama Valley

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,189 Help


Students who attend Chama Middle usually attend:

High:    Escalante Middle/High School

Feeder schools for Chama Middle:

Elementary:    Chama Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  40

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.0%
American Indian:
22.5%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chama Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), American Indian (22.5%), African American (2.5%). (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 Chama Middle is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chama Middle is $14,189.
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Rank History for Chama Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chama Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.99 57th 157 63.7%
2006 68.38 39th 156 75.0%
2007 57.88 61st 171 64.3%
2008 72.30 40th 172 76.7%
2009 78.23 34th 178 80.9%
2010 86.47 17th 179 90.5%
2011 74.09 34th 173 80.3%
2012 61.61 60th 178 66.3%
2013 75.31 40th 193 79.3%
2014 65.54 56th 222 74.8%
2015 38.90 111th 207 46.4%
2016 60.57 58th 208 72.1%
2017 75.24 26th 176 85.2%
2019 41.37 104th 200 48.0%
2023 12.09 232nd 239 2.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chama Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.75 59th 175 66.3%
2023 11.86 222nd 227 2.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chama Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.32 193rd 204 5.4%
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Rank History for White students at Chama Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.15 216th 229 5.7%
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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 Chama Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 20 1 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1991 20 2 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1992 25 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1993 24 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1994 23 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1995 15 0 0 64 1 n/a n/a 0 80
1996 15 0 0 64 1 n/a n/a 0 80
1997 19 0 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1998 32 4 0 41 3 n/a n/a 0 80
1999 18 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2000 21 2 0 46 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2001 16 3 0 49 2 n/a n/a 0 70
2002 11 1 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2003 11 1 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2004 17 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2005 15 4 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2006 10 1 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2007 8 1 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2008 4 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2009 7 2 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 7 0 0 35 2 0 0 0 44
2011 9 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 44
2012 6 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 26
2013 7 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 43
2014 6 1 0 44 0 0 0 0 51
2015 5 1 0 35 0 0 0 0 41
2016 3 1 0 35 0 0 0 0 39
2017 2 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 33
2018 1 0 0 30 2 0 0 0 33
2019 2 0 0 25 3 0 0 0 30
2020 3 0 0 33 5 0 0 0 41
2021 1 0 0 34 2 0 0 0 37
2022 1 0 0 31 3 0 0 0 35
2023 1 1 0 28 9 0 1 0 40

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 Chama Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 68 3.8 17.8 n/a
1991 63 3.8 16.5 n/a
1992 72 3.8 18.9 n/a
1993 64 4.3 14.9 n/a
1994 64 4.6 13.9 n/a
1995 80 4.8 16.7 n/a
1996 80 4.8 16.7 n/a
1997 85 4.5 18.9 n/a
1998 80 4.5 17.8 n/a
1999 77 4.5 17.1 54.5
2000 70 5.5 12.7 71.4
2001 70 5.6 12.5 60
2002 68 5.0 13.6 64.7
2003 68 5.0 13.6 64.7
2004 65 4.8 13.5 66.2
2005 70 5.0 14.0 65.7
2006 52 4.9 10.6 94.2
2007 48 4.0 12.0 93.8
2008 33 4.5 7.3 90.9
2009 39 4.4 8.9 92.3
2010 44 4.6 9.5 93.2
2011 44 4.1 10.6 93.2
2012 26 4.2 6.1 88.5
2013 43 4.2 10.1 93
2014 51 5.5 9.2 90.2
2015 41 5.0 8.2 92.7
2016 39 5.0 7.8 92.3
2017 33 5.0 6.6 90.9
2018 33 4.0 8.2 90.9
2019 30 2.5 12.0 100
2020 41 1.6 25.6 100
2021 37 1.6 23.1 100
2022 35 1.6 21.8 100
2023 40 2.9 13.5 100

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 Chama Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 68 3.8 17.8 n/a
1991 63 3.8 16.5 n/a
1992 72 3.8 18.9 n/a
1993 64 4.3 14.9 n/a
1994 64 4.6 13.9 n/a
1995 80 4.8 16.7 n/a
1996 80 4.8 16.7 n/a
1997 85 4.5 18.9 n/a
1998 80 4.5 17.8 n/a
1999 77 4.5 17.1 54.5
2000 70 5.5 12.7 71.4
2001 70 5.6 12.5 60
2002 68 5.0 13.6 64.7
2003 68 5.0 13.6 64.7
2004 65 4.8 13.5 66.2
2005 70 5.0 14.0 65.7
2006 52 4.9 10.6 94.2
2007 48 4.0 12.0 93.8
2008 33 4.5 7.3 90.9
2009 39 4.4 8.9 92.3
2010 44 4.6 9.5 93.2
2011 44 4.1 10.6 93.2
2012 26 4.2 6.1 88.5
2013 43 4.2 10.1 93
2014 51 5.5 9.2 90.2
2015 41 5.0 8.2 92.7
2016 39 5.0 7.8 92.3
2017 33 5.0 6.6 90.9
2018 33 4.0 8.2 90.9
2019 30 2.5 12.0 100
2020 41 1.6 25.6 100
2021 37 1.6 23.1 100
2022 35 1.6 21.8 100
2023 40 2.9 13.5 100

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 Chama Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,189

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chama 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 104th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 232nd of 239 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3040
 33.3%
African American01
American Indian39
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic2528
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chama Middle

Students who attend Chama Middle usually go on to attend Escalante Middle/High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 40 students attended Chama Middle.

Students at Chama Middle are 70% Hispanic, 23% American Indian, 3% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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