Summary:
Cuba Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Cuba, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the Cuba District, which is ranked 116 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Over the past decade, Cuba Middle School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from a high of 74 out of 176 middle schools in 2016-2017 to its current ranking of 224 out of 235 middle schools in 2023-2024. The school consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with only 22% of students proficient or better in ELA, 3% in Mathematics, and 16% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. While Hispanic students have performed relatively well, Native American and Special Education students have struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the state. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
In comparison, the nearby Coronado Middle School, which is part of the Jemez Mountain District, outperforms Cuba Middle School in academic proficiency rates, suggesting that there may be opportunities for collaboration or learning from the practices of higher-performing schools in the region. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by Cuba Middle School will require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling subgroups, and addressing the broader socioeconomic factors that impact student learning.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Cuba
SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,751
Students who attend Cuba Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Cuba Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8
Number of students: 135
Racial breakdown:
American Indian:
73.3%
Hispanic:
21.5%
White:
2.2%
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Asian:
1.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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