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Cuba Middle

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 50 County Rd 13
       Cuba, NM  87013

(575) 289-3211

District: Cuba

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,751 Help


Students who attend Cuba Middle usually attend:

High:    Cuba High

Feeder schools for Cuba Middle:

Elementary:    Cuba Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  135

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
73.3%
Hispanic:
21.5%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Cuba Middle ranks worse than 95.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (73.3%), Hispanic (21.5%), White (2.2%). (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 Cuba Middle is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cuba Middle is $19,751.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cuba Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Cuba Middle 224th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Cuba Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cuba:

SchoolDigger ranks Cuba 116th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cuba Middle

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Rank History for all students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 15.90 142nd 157 9.6%
2006 10.05 152nd 156 2.6%
2007 11.04 166th 171 2.9%
2008 21.54 144th 172 16.3%
2009 22.06 144th 178 19.1%
2010 26.53 143rd 179 20.1%
2011 62.07 54th 173 68.8%
2012 33.18 115th 178 35.4%
2013 16.19 174th 193 9.8%
2014 29.33 159th 222 28.4%
2015 28.15 149th 207 28.0%
2016 38.59 120th 208 42.3%
2017 50.69 74th 176 58.0%
2018 25.94 135th 186 27.4%
2019 19.40 169th 200 15.5%
2022 8.94 218th 232 6.0%
2023 14.63 226th 239 5.4%
2024 11.36 224th 235 4.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.65 40th 58 31.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 113th 168 32.7%
2019 23.70 145th 175 17.1%
2022 10.28 198th 223 11.2%
2023 14.92 211th 227 7.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.47 91st 156 41.7%
2022 20.62 155th 220 29.5%
2023 22.05 177th 213 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.25 118th 151 21.9%
2023 13.76 208th 221 5.9%
2024 10.45 211th 219 3.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.08 20th 149 86.6%
2019 51.02 58th 150 61.3%
2023 39.97 112th 204 45.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.10 55th 67 17.9%
2024 26.03 47th 59 20.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cuba Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.22 47th 187 74.9%
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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 Cuba Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 16 0 0 79 33 n/a n/a 0 128
1991 13 0 2 62 42 n/a n/a 0 119
1992 19 0 2 55 59 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 16 1 0 66 63 n/a n/a 0 146
1994 14 1 0 71 78 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 19 0 0 79 70 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 19 0 0 79 70 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 14 1 0 50 61 n/a n/a 0 126
1998 12 2 0 41 56 n/a n/a 0 111
1999 9 0 0 54 63 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 12 0 0 96 92 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 17 0 0 76 60 n/a n/a 0 153
2002 11 1 0 59 61 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 11 1 0 59 61 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 8 1 0 58 66 n/a n/a 0 133
2005 10 1 0 52 67 n/a n/a 0 130
2006 9 0 0 54 70 n/a n/a 0 133
2007 9 0 0 42 72 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 8 0 0 46 76 n/a n/a 0 130
2009 5 0 0 42 76 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 9 0 0 48 73 0 0 0 130
2011 6 0 0 49 53 0 7 0 115
2012 4 0 1 49 52 0 4 0 110
2013 5 0 2 50 58 0 2 0 117
2014 4 0 2 41 59 0 2 0 108
2015 7 0 0 53 55 0 1 0 116
2016 4 0 0 53 53 1 2 0 113
2017 3 0 1 37 57 0 2 0 100
2018 7 0 1 40 72 0 1 0 121
2019 6 0 1 40 63 0 0 0 110
2020 5 0 1 37 68 0 1 0 112
2021 5 0 1 28 87 0 1 0 122
2022 5 0 3 22 103 0 1 0 134
2023 3 0 2 29 99 0 2 0 135

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 Cuba Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 128 8.8 14.5 n/a
1991 119 7.8 15.2 n/a
1992 135 8.1 16.6 n/a
1993 146 8.1 18.0 n/a
1994 164 11.0 14.9 n/a
1995 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1996 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1997 126 10.5 12.0 n/a
1998 111 9.3 11.9 n/a
1999 126 9.7 13.0 87.3
2000 200 11.1 18.0 82
2001 153 10.3 14.9 73.9
2002 132 12.0 11.0 96.2
2003 132 12.0 11.0 96.2
2004 133 11.0 12.1 95.5
2005 130 10.0 13.0 97.7
2006 133 7.7 17.3 97.7
2007 123 10.0 12.3 97.6
2008 130 13.5 9.6 96.2
2009 123 13.0 9.5 97.6
2010 130 12.5 10.4 97.7
2011 115 11.5 10.0 97.4
2012 110 11.1 9.8 97.3
2013 117 9.4 12.3 81.2
2014 108 9.9 10.8 89.8
2015 116 8.0 14.5 52.6
2016 113 10.0 11.3 100
2017 100 11.4 8.7 100
2018 121 10.7 11.2 100
2019 110 10.0 10.9 100
2020 112 10.4 10.7 100
2021 122 8.8 13.8 100
2022 134 11.9 11.1 100
2023 135 11.4 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 Cuba Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 128 8.8 14.5 n/a
1991 119 7.8 15.2 n/a
1992 135 8.1 16.6 n/a
1993 146 8.1 18.0 n/a
1994 164 11.0 14.9 n/a
1995 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1996 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1997 126 10.5 12.0 n/a
1998 111 9.3 11.9 n/a
1999 126 9.7 13.0 87.3
2000 200 11.1 18.0 82
2001 153 10.3 14.9 73.9
2002 132 12.0 11.0 96.2
2003 132 12.0 11.0 96.2
2004 133 11.0 12.1 95.5
2005 130 10.0 13.0 97.7
2006 133 7.7 17.3 97.7
2007 123 10.0 12.3 97.6
2008 130 13.5 9.6 96.2
2009 123 13.0 9.5 97.6
2010 130 12.5 10.4 97.7
2011 115 11.5 10.0 97.4
2012 110 11.1 9.8 97.3
2013 117 9.4 12.3 81.2
2014 108 9.9 10.8 89.8
2015 116 8.0 14.5 52.6
2016 113 10.0 11.3 100
2017 100 11.4 8.7 100
2018 121 10.7 11.2 100
2019 110 10.0 10.9 100
2020 112 10.4 10.7 100
2021 122 8.8 13.8 100
2022 134 11.9 11.1 100
2023 135 11.4 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cuba Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,751

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cuba 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 169th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 226th of 239 Middle schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Cuba Middle)2413.9
 10.1%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Cuba)2413.9
 10.1%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (Cuba Middle)1614.3
 1.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Cuba)1614.3
 1.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students110135
 22.7%
African American00
American Indian6399
 57.1%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4029
 27.5%
Pacific Islander00
White63
 50%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cuba Middle

Cuba Middle ranks in the bottom 4.7% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students who attend Cuba Middle usually go on to attend Cuba High

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Cuba Middle.

Students at Cuba Middle are 73% American Indian, 21% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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