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Laguna-Acoma Middle

Summary:

Laguna-Acoma Middle School is a public middle school located in New Laguna, New Mexico, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 30 students. The school is part of the Grants District, which is ranked 82 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Laguna-Acoma Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 218 out of 235 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Laguna-Acoma Middle School significantly underperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39% statewide and 38% in the Grants District. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 6%, compared to 25% statewide and 19% in the Grants District. The school's performance on the NM-ASR/Science assessment was also low, with only 20% of students proficient or better, compared to 36% statewide and 29% in the Grants District. This pattern of underperformance has been consistent over the past few years, with Laguna-Acoma Middle School consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of New Mexico middle schools.

Laguna-Acoma Middle School serves a student population that is predominantly Native American and from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's rankings for Native American students and low-socioeconomic status students are also in the bottom quarter of New Mexico middle schools, indicating that these student subgroups are struggling academically compared to their peers statewide. Interestingly, the nearby Laguna Middle School, which is part of a different district, appears to have significantly better academic performance and a higher student-teacher ratio, suggesting that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio may be contributing to Laguna-Acoma Middle School's struggles.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
       New Laguna, NM  87007

(505) 285-2667

District: Grants

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,220 Help


Students who attend Laguna-Acoma Middle usually attend:

High:    Laguna-Acoma High

Feeder schools for Laguna-Acoma Middle:

Elementary:    Cubero Elementary
    Seboyeta Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  2.2 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
83.3%
Hispanic:
6.7%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laguna-Acoma Middle ranks worse than 92.8% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (83.3%), Hispanic (6.7%), Asian (3.3%). (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 Laguna-Acoma Middle is 2.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laguna-Acoma Middle is $11,220.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laguna-Acoma Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Laguna-Acoma Middle 218th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Laguna-Acoma Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:


Grants:

SchoolDigger ranks Grants 82nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laguna-Acoma Middle

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Rank History for all students at Laguna-Acoma Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 10.25 153rd 157 2.5%
2006 17.43 140th 156 10.3%
2007 9.52 167th 171 2.3%
2008 9.84 165th 172 4.1%
2009 18.92 152nd 178 14.6%
2010 6.20 176th 179 1.7%
2011 17.65 153rd 173 11.6%
2012 21.33 146th 178 18.0%
2013 16.95 170th 193 11.9%
2014 24.25 180th 222 18.9%
2015 19.80 182nd 207 12.1%
2016 15.26 199th 208 4.3%
2023 21.72 192nd 239 19.7%
2024 13.85 218th 235 7.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laguna-Acoma Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.09 180th 227 20.7%
2024 16.88 96th 107 10.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Laguna-Acoma Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.60 49th 58 15.5%
2024 18.10 53rd 59 10.2%
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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 Laguna-Acoma Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 1 0 0 20 116 n/a n/a 0 137
1991 2 0 0 23 119 n/a n/a 0 144
1992 2 0 0 19 129 n/a n/a 0 150
1993 3 0 0 26 53 n/a n/a 0 82
1994 2 0 0 31 39 n/a n/a 0 72
1995 2 0 0 23 50 n/a n/a 0 75
1996 2 0 0 23 50 n/a n/a 0 75
1997 0 0 0 14 53 n/a n/a 0 67
1998 0 0 0 18 46 n/a n/a 0 64
1999 0 0 0 28 48 n/a n/a 0 76
2000 0 0 0 29 53 n/a n/a 0 82
2001 2 0 0 18 54 n/a n/a 0 74
2002 1 0 0 15 42 n/a n/a 0 58
2003 1 0 0 15 42 n/a n/a 0 58
2004 1 0 0 5 60 n/a n/a 0 66
2005 0 0 0 19 52 n/a n/a 0 71
2006 3 0 1 14 55 n/a n/a 0 73
2007 1 0 1 14 52 n/a n/a 0 68
2008 1 0 1 13 66 n/a n/a 0 81
2009 1 0 3 10 38 n/a n/a 0 52
2010 1 0 2 11 49 0 0 0 63
2011 2 1 0 11 44 0 0 0 58
2012 1 0 0 11 57 0 0 0 69
2013 0 0 0 12 69 0 2 0 83
2014 0 0 0 10 61 0 0 0 71
2015 0 0 0 10 73 0 0 0 83
2016 1 0 0 9 82 0 0 0 92
2017 1 1 0 1 50 0 0 0 53
2018 1 1 0 2 46 0 1 0 51
2019 2 0 0 3 45 0 1 0 51
2020 1 0 0 6 43 0 0 0 50
2021 0 0 0 4 47 0 0 0 51
2022 1 0 1 1 34 0 0 0 37
2023 1 0 1 2 25 0 1 0 30

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 Laguna-Acoma Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 137 7.3 18.7 n/a
1991 144 8.4 17.1 n/a
1992 150 8.4 17.8 n/a
1993 82 5.4 15.2 n/a
1994 72 4.3 16.7 n/a
1995 75 5.5 13.6 n/a
1996 75 5.5 13.6 n/a
1997 67 2.8 23.9 n/a
1998 64 4.8 13.3 n/a
1999 76 5.3 14.3 67.1
2000 82 5.0 16.4 62.2
2001 74 4.8 15.4 95.9
2002 58 4.8 12.1 75.9
2003 58 4.8 12.1 75.9
2004 66 4.2 15.7 92.4
2005 71 4.2 16.9 81.7
2006 73 6.4 11.4 54.8
2007 68 7.0 9.7 75
2008 81 4.8 16.9 56.8
2009 52 8.0 6.5 84.6
2010 63 5.0 12.6 85.7
2011 58 6.2 9.2 77.6
2012 69 5.6 12.2 81.2
2013 83 6.7 12.3 88
2014 71 5.2 13.5 76.1
2015 83 5.0 16.6 49.4
2016 92 5.0 18.4 100
2017 53 4.4 11.9 100
2018 51 5.1 9.8 100
2019 51 5.2 9.7 100
2020 50 7.0 7.1 100
2021 51 10.2 5.0 100
2022 37 10.3 3.5 100
2023 30 13.2 2.2 100

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 Laguna-Acoma Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 137 7.3 18.7 n/a
1991 144 8.4 17.1 n/a
1992 150 8.4 17.8 n/a
1993 82 5.4 15.2 n/a
1994 72 4.3 16.7 n/a
1995 75 5.5 13.6 n/a
1996 75 5.5 13.6 n/a
1997 67 2.8 23.9 n/a
1998 64 4.8 13.3 n/a
1999 76 5.3 14.3 67.1
2000 82 5.0 16.4 62.2
2001 74 4.8 15.4 95.9
2002 58 4.8 12.1 75.9
2003 58 4.8 12.1 75.9
2004 66 4.2 15.7 92.4
2005 71 4.2 16.9 81.7
2006 73 6.4 11.4 54.8
2007 68 7.0 9.7 75
2008 81 4.8 16.9 56.8
2009 52 8.0 6.5 84.6
2010 63 5.0 12.6 85.7
2011 58 6.2 9.2 77.6
2012 69 5.6 12.2 81.2
2013 83 6.7 12.3 88
2014 71 5.2 13.5 76.1
2015 83 5.0 16.6 49.4
2016 92 5.0 18.4 100
2017 53 4.4 11.9 100
2018 51 5.1 9.8 100
2019 51 5.2 9.7 100
2020 50 7.0 7.1 100
2021 51 10.2 5.0 100
2022 37 10.3 3.5 100
2023 30 13.2 2.2 100

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 Laguna-Acoma Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,220

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laguna-Acoma 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5130
 41.2%
African American00
American Indian4525
 44.4%
Asian01
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laguna-Acoma Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Laguna-Acoma Middle.

Laguna-Acoma Middle ranks in the bottom 7.2% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students who attend Laguna-Acoma Middle usually go on to attend Laguna-Acoma High

Students at Laguna-Acoma Middle are 83% American Indian, 7% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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