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Jemez Valley Middle

Summary:

Jemez Valley Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Jemez Pueblo community of New Mexico, with just 62 students enrolled. The school has a unique student population, with a majority of Native American students (59.68%) and smaller percentages of Hispanic (32.26%) and White (6.45%) students.

Academically, Jemez Valley Middle School faces significant challenges. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 25% of students were proficient or better in language arts, and just 8% were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 38% and 24%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico middle schools over the past decade, currently ranking 206 out of 239 schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jemez Valley Middle School's small size and high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (100% free and reduced-lunch rate) may present both challenges and opportunities. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 23 students per teacher, suggests a potentially more personalized learning environment. However, the school's declining academic performance and the need to address the unique needs of its student population will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, community partnerships, and a focus on equity and inclusion to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8501 Hwy 4
       Jemez Pueblo, NM  87024

(575) 834-7391

District: Jemez Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,885 Help


Students who attend Jemez Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Jemez Valley High

Feeder schools for Jemez Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Jemez Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
59.7%
Hispanic:
32.3%
White:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jemez Valley Middle ranks worse than 86.2% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (59.7%), Hispanic (32.3%), White (6.5%). (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 Jemez Valley Middle is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jemez Valley Middle is $17,885.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jemez Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jemez Valley Middle 206th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Jemez Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jemez Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jemez Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.92 110th 157 29.9%
2006 31.26 106th 156 32.1%
2007 8.57 168th 171 1.8%
2008 18.87 153rd 172 11.0%
2009 36.04 113th 178 36.5%
2010 27.57 137th 179 23.5%
2011 20.12 147th 173 15.0%
2012 32.43 120th 178 32.6%
2013 20.02 160th 193 17.1%
2014 19.27 196th 222 11.7%
2015 22.98 176th 207 15.0%
2016 30.27 146th 208 29.8%
2023 18.79 206th 239 13.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jemez Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.92 186th 227 18.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Jemez Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.31 148th 220 32.7%
2023 44.54 101st 213 52.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Jemez Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.51 49th 67 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jemez Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.10 122nd 229 46.7%
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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 Jemez Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 20 0 0 33 45 n/a n/a 0 98
1991 37 1 1 51 74 n/a n/a 0 164
1992 44 1 0 46 66 n/a n/a 0 157
1993 36 2 0 37 63 n/a n/a 0 138
1994 31 1 0 33 60 n/a n/a 0 125
1995 41 0 0 36 64 n/a n/a 0 141
1996 41 0 0 36 64 n/a n/a 0 141
1997 36 0 0 46 73 n/a n/a 0 155
1998 40 0 0 37 86 n/a n/a 0 163
1999 28 0 0 40 82 n/a n/a 0 150
2000 22 0 0 32 64 n/a n/a 0 118
2001 19 0 0 32 54 n/a n/a 0 105
2002 11 0 0 33 51 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 11 0 0 33 51 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 15 0 0 37 51 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 8 0 0 37 41 n/a n/a 0 86
2006 9 0 0 31 37 n/a n/a 0 77
2007 11 0 0 25 41 n/a n/a 0 77
2008 8 0 1 25 43 n/a n/a 0 77
2009 11 0 1 23 34 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 17 0 0 27 27 0 0 0 71
2011 13 0 0 28 38 0 0 0 79
2012 11 0 0 30 50 0 0 0 91
2013 11 0 1 35 50 0 0 0 97
2014 10 0 1 24 52 0 0 0 87
2015 9 0 0 16 57 0 0 0 82
2016 11 0 0 12 52 0 1 0 76
2017 9 0 0 20 48 0 1 0 78
2018 6 1 0 21 53 0 0 0 81
2019 2 1 0 22 55 0 0 0 80
2020 2 0 0 18 64 0 1 0 85
2021 5 0 0 15 58 0 0 0 78
2022 6 0 0 22 47 0 0 0 75
2023 4 0 1 20 37 0 0 0 62

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 Jemez Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 98 6.3 15.5 n/a
1991 164 9.9 16.5 n/a
1992 157 10.0 15.7 n/a
1993 138 9.3 14.8 n/a
1994 125 9.9 12.6 n/a
1995 141 10.5 13.4 n/a
1996 141 10.5 13.4 n/a
1997 155 10.0 15.5 n/a
1998 163 10.3 15.8 n/a
1999 150 11.4 13.2 94.7
2000 118 10.4 11.3 86.4
2001 105 10.7 9.8 97.1
2002 95 8.8 10.8 94.7
2003 95 8.8 10.8 94.7
2004 103 9.6 10.7 58.3
2005 86 8.1 10.6 50
2006 77 8.7 8.9 49.4
2007 77 7.0 11.0 80.5
2008 77 8.7 8.9 74
2009 69 6.2 11.1 71
2010 71 6.0 11.8 73.2
2011 79 6.4 12.2 77.2
2012 91 6.0 15.0 84.6
2013 97 7.3 13.2 82.5
2014 87 7.4 11.6 82.8
2015 82 8.0 10.2 86.6
2016 76 6.0 12.6 90.8
2017 78 5.3 14.6 88.5
2018 81 5.4 14.8 100
2019 80 4.0 19.8 82.5
2020 85 3.5 24.0 100
2021 78 3.3 23.0 100
2022 75 6.4 11.7 100
2023 62 6.5 9.4 100

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 Jemez Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 98 6.3 15.5 n/a
1991 164 9.9 16.5 n/a
1992 157 10.0 15.7 n/a
1993 138 9.3 14.8 n/a
1994 125 9.9 12.6 n/a
1995 141 10.5 13.4 n/a
1996 141 10.5 13.4 n/a
1997 155 10.0 15.5 n/a
1998 163 10.3 15.8 n/a
1999 150 11.4 13.2 94.7
2000 118 10.4 11.3 86.4
2001 105 10.7 9.8 97.1
2002 95 8.8 10.8 94.7
2003 95 8.8 10.8 94.7
2004 103 9.6 10.7 58.3
2005 86 8.1 10.6 50
2006 77 8.7 8.9 49.4
2007 77 7.0 11.0 80.5
2008 77 8.7 8.9 74
2009 69 6.2 11.1 71
2010 71 6.0 11.8 73.2
2011 79 6.4 12.2 77.2
2012 91 6.0 15.0 84.6
2013 97 7.3 13.2 82.5
2014 87 7.4 11.6 82.8
2015 82 8.0 10.2 86.6
2016 76 6.0 12.6 90.8
2017 78 5.3 14.6 88.5
2018 81 5.4 14.8 100
2019 80 4.0 19.8 82.5
2020 85 3.5 24.0 100
2021 78 3.3 23.0 100
2022 75 6.4 11.7 100
2023 62 6.5 9.4 100

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 Jemez Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,885

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jemez Valley 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Jemez Valley Middle)1320.8
 7.8%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Jemez Valley)1218.8
 6.8%
   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 Students8062
 22.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian5537
 32.7%
Asian01
Hispanic2220
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White24
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.5%100%
 17.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jemez Valley Middle

Students who attend Jemez Valley Middle usually go on to attend Jemez Valley High

Students at Jemez Valley Middle are 60% American Indian, 32% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 62 students attended Jemez Valley Middle.

Jemez Valley Middle ranks in the bottom 13.8% of New Mexico middle schools.


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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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