Hermosa Middle School

Summary:

Hermosa Middle School is a public middle school in Farmington, New Mexico, serving 622 students in grades 6-8. This school consistently performs well, ranking in the top half of New Mexico middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hermosa Middle School's academic performance is strong, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40%), Mathematics (30%), and Science (39%) that exceed the Farmington district and state averages. The school outperforms nearby Tibbetts Middle School and Mesa View Middle School in all three subject areas. Hermosa Middle School also excels in serving its homeless and disabled student populations, ranking in the top 5 and top 3 of New Mexico middle schools, respectively, for these subgroups.

However, the school struggles with its Asian, military-connected, and multi-racial student populations, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of New Mexico middle schools for these subgroups. Hermosa Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, lower than the nearby Tibbetts Middle School (16.0) and Mesa View Middle School (13.6). Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rate of 46.62% is lower than the nearby Tibbetts Middle School (100%) and Mesa View Middle School (100%).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1500 East 25th
       Farmington, NM  87401


(505) 599-8612

District: Farmington

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,438 Help


Students who attend Hermosa Middle School usually attend:

High:    Farmington High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  622

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.5%
White:
31.4%
American Indian:
28.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hermosa Middle School ranks better than 69.4% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Farmington School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hermosa Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.5%), White (31.4%), American Indian (28.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hermosa Middle School is 14.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Farmington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hermosa Middle School is $7,438, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Farmington School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hermosa Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermosa Middle School 72nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Hermosa Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Farmington:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington 62nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hermosa Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.37 64th 157 59.2%
2006 54.60 62nd 156 60.3%
2007 61.28 55th 171 67.8%
2008 51.72 71st 172 58.7%
2009 50.94 78th 178 56.2%
2010 45.62 87th 179 51.4%
2011 32.10 113th 173 34.7%
2012 23.71 141st 178 20.8%
2013 42.54 108th 193 44.0%
2014 54.88 86th 222 61.3%
2015 62.42 51st 207 75.4%
2016 63.41 49th 208 76.4%
2017 67.30 37th 176 79.0%
2018 65.96 42nd 186 77.4%
2019 63.22 56th 200 72.0%
2022 47.76 95th 232 59.1%
2023 57.48 80th 239 66.5%
2024 58.42 72nd 235 69.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.74 27th 65 58.5%
2023 54.79 22nd 53 58.5%
2024 24.82 20th 27 25.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.05 2nd 21 90.5%
2023 26.48 52nd 97 46.4%
2024 28.97 53rd 91 41.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.33 39th 44 11.4%
2023 28.65 55th 100 45.0%
2024 92.82 6th 54 88.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.73 39th 168 76.8%
2019 55.39 61st 175 65.1%
2022 29.38 133rd 223 40.4%
2023 42.81 122nd 227 46.3%
2024 40.18 51st 107 52.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.87 1st 33 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.19 34th 156 78.2%
2019 61.10 48th 160 70.0%
2022 42.89 87th 220 60.5%
2023 52.31 80th 213 62.4%
2024 59.54 66th 217 69.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.03 3rd 52 94.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.03 32nd 37 13.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.60 39th 151 74.2%
2019 64.15 38th 152 75.0%
2022 47.32 83rd 213 61.0%
2023 59.30 76th 221 65.6%
2024 55.97 72nd 219 67.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.98 30th 37 18.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.31 25th 55 54.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.76 37th 149 75.2%
2019 69.16 36th 150 76.0%
2022 45.76 81st 214 62.1%
2023 57.52 70th 204 65.7%
2024 50.40 79th 206 61.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.68 4th 32 87.5%
2019 59.69 13th 43 69.8%
2022 28.45 43rd 67 35.8%
2023 38.36 37th 58 36.2%
2024 43.51 29th 59 50.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hermosa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.32 25th 120 79.2%
2019 54.26 42nd 121 65.3%
2022 46.58 99th 187 47.1%
2023 68.61 63rd 229 72.5%
2024 67.19 47th 181 74.0%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Open Quote One of the best schools, really awesome teachers, very approachable administration! Great neighborhoods surround the school! One of the best if not the best academic, sports, band, orchestra, drama, and choir programs in the city! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Open Quote If you are looking for a school to dumb down your student, then you have found it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hermosa Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 380 1 0 94 122 n/a n/a 0 597
1991 377 2 0 74 129 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 402 5 1 81 138 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 418 5 1 85 160 n/a n/a 0 669
1994 439 5 2 109 165 n/a n/a 0 720
1995 420 7 2 92 136 n/a n/a 0 657
1996 420 7 2 92 136 n/a n/a 0 657
1997 430 6 1 88 147 n/a n/a 0 672
1998 365 4 0 91 159 n/a n/a 0 619
1999 329 8 1 141 145 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 327 8 5 150 145 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 277 10 3 133 128 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 232 5 3 156 214 n/a n/a 0 610
2003 232 5 3 156 214 n/a n/a 0 610
2004 220 6 3 171 228 n/a n/a 0 628
2005 227 11 5 156 239 n/a n/a 0 638
2006 232 10 3 161 220 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 204 2 6 130 204 n/a n/a 0 546
2008 187 4 6 148 176 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 182 1 6 166 168 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 186 2 7 174 174 0 2 0 545
2011 177 5 7 189 191 0 1 0 570
2012 171 8 5 183 195 0 5 0 567
2013 176 12 4 195 194 1 8 0 590
2014 246 11 8 180 135 0 7 0 587
2015 235 5 9 170 134 1 9 0 563
2016 240 8 10 160 152 0 10 0 580
2017 236 12 13 176 148 1 17 0 603
2018 225 11 8 197 165 1 25 0 632
2019 235 8 10 196 161 0 30 0 640
2020 249 10 8 218 196 0 36 0 717
2021 215 10 5 206 203 0 32 0 671
2022 198 11 6 217 197 0 37 0 666
2023 195 2 3 202 175 0 45 0 622

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 Hermosa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 597 31.9 18.7 n/a
1991 582 32.1 18.1 n/a
1992 627 35.3 17.7 n/a
1993 669 35.9 18.6 n/a
1994 720 36.9 19.5 n/a
1995 657 34.0 19.3 n/a
1996 657 34.0 19.3 n/a
1997 672 29.0 23.2 n/a
1998 619 36.9 16.8 n/a
1999 624 39.0 16.0 29.3
2000 635 38.5 16.5 27.2
2001 551 36.8 15.0 46.5
2002 610 38.9 15.7 58
2003 610 38.9 15.7 58
2004 628 39.4 15.9 57.5
2005 638 40.2 15.9 54.5
2006 626 41.9 14.9 53
2007 546 39.2 13.9 49.3
2008 521 37.5 13.9 44.5
2009 523 36.5 14.3 48
2010 545 36.0 15.1 59.1
2011 570 32.5 17.5 58.4
2012 567 36.0 15.7 61.7
2013 590 37.0 15.9 64.2
2014 587 37.1 15.8 49.7
2015 563 39.0 14.4 59.1
2016 580 39.0 14.8 51.7
2017 603 38.0 15.8 50.9
2018 632 32.5 19.4 50.2
2019 640 35.5 18.0 49.7
2020 717 40.5 17.6 52.4
2021 671 39.0 17.1 56
2022 666 39.5 16.8 44.3
2023 622 42.5 14.6 46.6

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 Hermosa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 597 31.9 18.7 n/a
1991 582 32.1 18.1 n/a
1992 627 35.3 17.7 n/a
1993 669 35.9 18.6 n/a
1994 720 36.9 19.5 n/a
1995 657 34.0 19.3 n/a
1996 657 34.0 19.3 n/a
1997 672 29.0 23.2 n/a
1998 619 36.9 16.8 n/a
1999 624 39.0 16.0 29.3
2000 635 38.5 16.5 27.2
2001 551 36.8 15.0 46.5
2002 610 38.9 15.7 58
2003 610 38.9 15.7 58
2004 628 39.4 15.9 57.5
2005 638 40.2 15.9 54.5
2006 626 41.9 14.9 53
2007 546 39.2 13.9 49.3
2008 521 37.5 13.9 44.5
2009 523 36.5 14.3 48
2010 545 36.0 15.1 59.1
2011 570 32.5 17.5 58.4
2012 567 36.0 15.7 61.7
2013 590 37.0 15.9 64.2
2014 587 37.1 15.8 49.7
2015 563 39.0 14.4 59.1
2016 580 39.0 14.8 51.7
2017 603 38.0 15.8 50.9
2018 632 32.5 19.4 50.2
2019 640 35.5 18.0 49.7
2020 717 40.5 17.6 52.4
2021 671 39.0 17.1 56
2022 666 39.5 16.8 44.3
2023 622 42.5 14.6 46.6

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 Hermosa Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hermosa Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 80th of 239 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Hermosa Middle School)4234.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4227.4
 14.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hermosa Middle School)2128.9
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Farmington)2029.8
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Hermosa Middle School)5437.4
 16.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4629.5
 16.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hermosa Middle School)2533.8
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Farmington)2224.1
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Hermosa Middle School)4432.9
 11.1%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4632.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hermosa Middle School)2325.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Farmington)2122
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students640622
 2.8%
African American82
 75%
American Indian161175
 8.7%
Asian103
 70%
Hispanic196202
 3.1%
Pacific Islander00
White235195
 17%
Two or More Races3045
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%46.6%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hermosa Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 622 students attended Hermosa Middle School.

Students at Hermosa Middle School are 32% Hispanic, 31% White, 28% American Indian, 7% Two or more races.

Hermosa Middle School ranks 72nd of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hermosa Middle School usually go on to attend Farmington High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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