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Caton Middle

Summary:

Caton Middle School is a public middle school in Eunice, New Mexico, serving 161 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Eunice Municipal Schools district, which is ranked 93 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caton Middle has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (70.19%) compared to the nearby Houston Middle School (71.29%) and Heizer Middle School (85.81%). However, the school consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, ranking in the bottom 25% of New Mexico middle schools. Caton Middle's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, Caton Middle's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 106 out of 200 schools in 2018-2019 to 183 out of 239 schools in 2022-2023. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 60.61% to 70.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. These challenges suggest that Caton Middle may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning outcomes and provide more equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1109 16th Street
       Eunice, NM  88231

(575) 394-3338

District: Eunice

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,372 Help


Students who attend Caton Middle usually attend:

High:    Eunice High

Feeder schools for Caton Middle:

Elementary:    Mettie Jordan Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.2%
White:
26.7%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Compare Details Caton Middle ranks worse than 76.6% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.2%), White (26.7%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caton Middle is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caton Middle is $8,372.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Caton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Caton Middle 183rd of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Caton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eunice:

SchoolDigger ranks Eunice 93rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Caton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.76 68th 157 56.7%
2006 49.61 73rd 156 53.2%
2007 54.48 65th 171 62.0%
2008 42.29 93rd 172 45.9%
2009 43.08 97th 178 45.5%
2010 45.88 86th 179 52.0%
2011 29.33 125th 173 27.7%
2012 39.24 107th 178 39.9%
2013 19.96 161st 193 16.6%
2014 26.55 171st 222 23.0%
2015 25.24 162nd 207 21.7%
2016 33.44 135th 208 35.1%
2017 25.71 136th 176 22.7%
2018 31.04 123rd 186 33.9%
2019 40.88 106th 200 47.0%
2022 20.86 180th 232 22.4%
2023 23.45 183rd 239 23.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.22 111th 168 33.9%
2019 39.20 99th 175 43.4%
2022 21.67 163rd 223 26.9%
2023 16.88 207th 227 8.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Caton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.85 113th 156 27.6%
2019 36.94 92nd 160 42.5%
2022 26.07 131st 220 40.5%
2023 28.06 153rd 213 28.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Caton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.38 92nd 151 39.1%
2019 50.09 61st 152 59.9%
2022 20.10 152nd 213 28.6%
2023 17.03 193rd 221 12.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Caton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 96th 149 35.6%
2019 31.44 99th 150 34.0%
2022 19.23 155th 214 27.6%
2023 16.97 182nd 204 10.8%
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Rank History for White students at Caton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.67 94th 120 21.7%
2019 37.09 75th 121 38.0%
2022 24.82 149th 187 20.3%
2023 17.78 198th 229 13.5%
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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 Caton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 118 2 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1991 131 2 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1992 120 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 140 3 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1994 133 3 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1995 123 3 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1996 123 3 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1997 127 3 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 109 2 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1999 105 0 0 84 2 n/a n/a 0 191
2000 80 2 1 87 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 85 2 1 80 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2002 84 1 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2003 84 1 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2004 74 2 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2005 73 3 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2006 71 1 0 61 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 65 0 0 76 1 n/a n/a 0 142
2008 69 0 1 80 2 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 65 0 1 82 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2010 68 1 0 74 0 0 0 0 143
2011 56 1 0 77 0 0 0 0 134
2012 44 0 0 79 0 0 0 0 123
2013 49 2 0 97 0 0 0 0 148
2014 62 3 0 102 0 0 0 0 167
2015 70 1 0 110 0 0 0 0 181
2016 68 1 0 109 0 0 0 0 178
2017 69 0 0 107 0 0 0 0 176
2018 81 1 0 105 0 0 0 0 187
2019 81 0 0 115 0 1 0 0 197
2020 89 1 0 116 0 1 2 0 209
2021 58 2 0 106 0 0 1 0 167
2022 54 4 0 106 0 0 1 0 165
2023 43 3 0 113 0 0 2 0 161

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 Caton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 189 9.9 19.0 n/a
1991 205 10.2 20.0 n/a
1992 196 10.2 19.2 n/a
1993 223 11.9 18.7 n/a
1994 225 13.6 16.5 n/a
1995 204 14.9 13.7 n/a
1996 204 14.9 13.7 n/a
1997 217 14.7 14.8 n/a
1998 195 14.0 13.9 n/a
1999 191 14.4 13.3 44.5
2000 170 11.2 15.2 45.3
2001 168 13.1 12.8 60.7
2002 148 12.5 11.8 68.2
2003 148 12.5 11.8 68.2
2004 127 13.9 9.1 79.5
2005 133 13.2 10.1 73.7
2006 134 12.2 11.0 46.3
2007 142 10.0 14.2 70.4
2008 152 11.0 13.8 67.8
2009 148 8.0 18.5 62.8
2010 143 10.0 14.2 65.7
2011 134 9.0 14.7 64.9
2012 123 9.2 13.2 73.2
2013 148 9.9 14.8 76.4
2014 167 10.6 15.7 67.7
2015 181 11.0 16.4 65.7
2016 178 12.0 14.8 74.2
2017 176 11.3 15.5 71
2018 187 6.9 26.9 68.4
2019 197 7.4 26.3 66
2020 209 8.7 23.9 58.9
2021 167 10.6 15.6 68.3
2022 165 10.1 16.2 60.6
2023 161 10.8 14.8 70.8

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 Caton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 189 9.9 19.0 n/a
1991 205 10.2 20.0 n/a
1992 196 10.2 19.2 n/a
1993 223 11.9 18.7 n/a
1994 225 13.6 16.5 n/a
1995 204 14.9 13.7 n/a
1996 204 14.9 13.7 n/a
1997 217 14.7 14.8 n/a
1998 195 14.0 13.9 n/a
1999 191 14.4 13.3 44.5
2000 170 11.2 15.2 45.3
2001 168 13.1 12.8 60.7
2002 148 12.5 11.8 68.2
2003 148 12.5 11.8 68.2
2004 127 13.9 9.1 79.5
2005 133 13.2 10.1 73.7
2006 134 12.2 11.0 46.3
2007 142 10.0 14.2 70.4
2008 152 11.0 13.8 67.8
2009 148 8.0 18.5 62.8
2010 143 10.0 14.2 65.7
2011 134 9.0 14.7 64.9
2012 123 9.2 13.2 73.2
2013 148 9.9 14.8 76.4
2014 167 10.6 15.7 67.7
2015 181 11.0 16.4 65.7
2016 178 12.0 14.8 74.2
2017 176 11.3 15.5 71
2018 187 6.9 26.9 68.4
2019 197 7.4 26.3 66
2020 209 8.7 23.9 58.9
2021 167 10.6 15.6 68.3
2022 165 10.1 16.2 60.6
2023 161 10.8 14.8 70.8

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 Caton Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,372

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caton 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 106th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 183rd of 239 Middle schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Caton Middle)1617.9
 1.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Eunice)1617.9
 1.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Caton Middle)1716.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Eunice)1716.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Caton Middle)3827.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Eunice)3827.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Caton Middle)217.4
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Eunice)217.4
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Caton Middle)1822.9
 4.9%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Eunice)1822.9
 4.9%
   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 Students197161
 18.3%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic115113
 1.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8143
 46.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66%70.8%
 4.8%

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Students at Caton Middle are 70% Hispanic, 27% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Caton Middle usually go on to attend Eunice High

In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended Caton Middle.

Caton Middle ranks in the bottom 23.4% of New Mexico middle schools.


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