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Lake Arthur Middle

Summary:

Lake Arthur Middle is a small public middle school in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 35 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, this school has shown significant academic improvement in recent years, ranking 38th out of 232 New Mexico middle schools in 2021-2022 and earning a 4-star rating.

Lake Arthur Middle's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in Language Arts and Science exceeding the state averages. The school has also excelled in supporting certain student subgroups, ranking 5th out of 58 New Mexico middle schools for its performance with Special Education students and earning 5-star ratings for its work with Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school maintains an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.3 to 8.0 students per teacher over the past three years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Dexter Middle and Hagerman Middle.

While Lake Arthur Middle's overall performance is impressive, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate of 13% in 2022-2023 is lower than the state average of 24%, suggesting an area for improvement. Nonetheless, the school's consistent upward trend in academic achievement and its exceptional support for underserved student populations make it a standout among the nearby middle schools, including Artesia Zia Intermediate, which is larger and has a higher overall ranking but may offer valuable insights for Lake Arthur Middle to consider.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 700 Broadway
       Lake Arthur, NM  88253

(575) 365-2000

District: Lake Arthur

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $53,605 Help


Students who attend Lake Arthur Middle usually attend:

High:    Lake Arthur High

Feeder schools for Lake Arthur Middle:

Elementary:    Lake Arthur Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.7%
White:
31.4%
African American:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Arthur Middle ranks better than 54.8% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.7%), White (31.4%), African American (2.9%). (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 Lake Arthur Middle is 8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Arthur Middle is $53,605.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lake Arthur Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Arthur Middle 108th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Lake Arthur Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Arthur Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lake Arthur Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 28.02 112th 157 28.7%
2006 25.73 124th 156 20.5%
2007 48.95 78th 171 54.4%
2008 47.97 81st 172 52.9%
2009 29.24 127th 178 28.7%
2010 12.77 165th 179 7.8%
2011 37.26 100th 173 42.2%
2013 47.91 89th 193 53.9%
2014 38.44 134th 222 39.6%
2015 17.14 192nd 207 7.2%
2016 29.78 148th 208 28.8%
2022 77.27 38th 232 83.6%
2023 47.65 108th 239 54.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Arthur Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.18 5th 58 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Arthur Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.15 16th 223 92.8%
2023 53.38 84th 227 63.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Arthur Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.26 25th 214 88.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Arthur Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.78 56th 187 70.1%
2023 41.40 121st 229 47.2%
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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 Lake Arthur Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 19 1 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1991 12 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1992 18 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1993 12 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 21 1 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1995 28 1 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1996 28 1 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1997 28 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1998 22 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1999 13 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2000 14 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2001 14 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2002 20 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2003 20 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2004 18 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2005 9 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2006 9 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2007 11 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2008 11 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2009 11 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2010 9 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 32
2011 6 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 31
2012 9 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 30
2013 11 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 35
2014 8 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 27
2015 8 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 27
2016 9 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 28
2017 6 0 0 25 0 0 1 0 32
2018 10 0 0 20 0 0 1 0 31
2019 6 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 19
2020 5 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 16
2021 5 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 22
2022 7 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 31
2023 11 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 35

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 Lake Arthur Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 43 2.9 14.8 n/a
1991 34 2.7 12.5 n/a
1992 44 3.0 14.6 n/a
1993 49 3.7 13.2 n/a
1994 51 3.7 13.8 n/a
1995 69 3.4 20.3 n/a
1996 69 3.4 20.3 n/a
1997 61 3.9 15.6 n/a
1998 58 3.6 16.1 n/a
1999 62 4.3 14.4 79
2000 54 4.0 13.5 81.5
2001 41 5.0 8.2 73.2
2002 53 4.7 11.3 81.1
2003 53 4.7 11.3 81.1
2004 47 4.3 10.9 80.9
2005 42 4.4 9.5 85.7
2006 37 4.3 8.6 91.9
2007 38 3.0 12.7 78.9
2008 39 4.5 8.7 92.3
2009 40 4.8 8.3 92.5
2010 32 4.1 7.7 90.6
2011 31 5.2 5.9 90.3
2012 30 5.3 5.5 90
2013 35 2.9 12.0 91.4
2014 27 2.4 11.2 88.9
2015 27 4.0 6.7 88.9
2016 28 3.0 9.3 89.3
2017 32 2.8 11.2 90.6
2018 31 3.4 9.1 87.1
2019 19 4.6 4.0 84.2
2020 16 4.5 3.5 81.3
2021 22 3.4 6.3 86.4
2022 31 3.9 7.8 90.3
2023 35 4.3 8.0 100

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 Lake Arthur Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 43 2.9 14.8 n/a
1991 34 2.7 12.5 n/a
1992 44 3.0 14.6 n/a
1993 49 3.7 13.2 n/a
1994 51 3.7 13.8 n/a
1995 69 3.4 20.3 n/a
1996 69 3.4 20.3 n/a
1997 61 3.9 15.6 n/a
1998 58 3.6 16.1 n/a
1999 62 4.3 14.4 79
2000 54 4.0 13.5 81.5
2001 41 5.0 8.2 73.2
2002 53 4.7 11.3 81.1
2003 53 4.7 11.3 81.1
2004 47 4.3 10.9 80.9
2005 42 4.4 9.5 85.7
2006 37 4.3 8.6 91.9
2007 38 3.0 12.7 78.9
2008 39 4.5 8.7 92.3
2009 40 4.8 8.3 92.5
2010 32 4.1 7.7 90.6
2011 31 5.2 5.9 90.3
2012 30 5.3 5.5 90
2013 35 2.9 12.0 91.4
2014 27 2.4 11.2 88.9
2015 27 4.0 6.7 88.9
2016 28 3.0 9.3 89.3
2017 32 2.8 11.2 90.6
2018 31 3.4 9.1 87.1
2019 19 4.6 4.0 84.2
2020 16 4.5 3.5 81.3
2021 22 3.4 6.3 86.4
2022 31 3.9 7.8 90.3
2023 35 4.3 8.0 100

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 Lake Arthur Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $53,605

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Arthur 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 Students1935
 84.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1323
 76.9%
Pacific Islander00
White611
 83.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.2%100%
 15.8%

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Students who attend Lake Arthur Middle usually go on to attend Lake Arthur High

Lake Arthur Middle ranks 108th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Lake Arthur Middle.

Students at Lake Arthur Middle are 66% Hispanic, 31% White, 3% African American.


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