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Melrose Junior

Summary:

Melrose Junior is a public middle school located in Melrose, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 48 students. The school is part of the Melrose District, which is ranked 21 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melrose Junior consistently performs well on state assessments, ranking among the top middle schools in New Mexico. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (49%), Mathematics (36%), and Science (53%) were significantly higher than the state averages (39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively). Compared to the nearby Floyd Middle School, Melrose Junior outperformed in all three subject areas, with a larger gap in Mathematics (36% vs. 13%). The school's diverse student population, including representation from various subgroups, also performs well, with female students and low socioeconomic status students ranking particularly high among their peers in the state. However, the school's performance for military-connected students is relatively low, ranking 33 out of 37 middle schools in New Mexico.

Melrose Junior has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 19.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Floyd Middle School (12.0). The school's free and reduced-lunch rate has fluctuated, ranging from 43.75% to 53.49% in the past three years, indicating a significant proportion of students from low-income families. These factors, along with the school's consistent high performance and effective strategies in supporting various student populations, contribute to Melrose Junior's success as a top-performing middle school in New Mexico.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 Missouri Ave
       Melrose, NM  88124

(575) 253-4269

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,360 Help


Students who attend Melrose Junior usually attend:

High:    Melrose High

Feeder schools for Melrose Junior:

Elementary:    Melrose Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  48

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
12.5%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melrose Junior ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (12.5%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose Junior is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose Junior is $20,360.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose Junior:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Junior 44th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Melrose Junior in the ranking list.)

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Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 21st of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melrose Junior

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Rank History for all students at Melrose Junior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.54 22nd 157 86.0%
2006 73.83 34th 156 78.2%
2007 64.95 48th 171 71.9%
2008 70.97 42nd 172 75.6%
2009 53.30 69th 178 61.2%
2010 72.60 39th 179 78.2%
2011 77.47 29th 173 83.2%
2012 73.80 35th 178 80.3%
2013 86.34 21st 193 89.1%
2014 73.58 40th 222 82.0%
2015 56.13 69th 207 66.7%
2016 76.88 28th 208 86.5%
2017 90.48 7th 176 96.0%
2018 80.81 26th 186 86.0%
2019 91.71 13th 200 93.5%
2022 72.13 46th 232 80.2%
2023 79.45 48th 239 79.9%
2024 76.85 44th 235 81.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melrose Junior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.80 11th 100 89.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose Junior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.08 49th 223 78.0%
2023 72.50 46th 227 79.7%
2024 70.02 23rd 107 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Melrose Junior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.14 14th 160 91.3%
2022 81.28 25th 220 88.6%
2023 85.21 32nd 213 85.0%
2024 87.82 24th 217 88.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Melrose Junior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.38 33rd 37 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Melrose Junior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.26 49th 213 77.0%
2023 84.65 32nd 221 85.5%
2024 59.92 64th 219 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Melrose Junior

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.99 72nd 187 61.5%
2023 80.57 43rd 229 81.2%
2024 53.73 71st 181 60.8%
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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 Melrose Junior

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 36 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2006 31 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2007 28 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2008 28 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 35
2009 17 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 27
2010 22 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 29
2011 25 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 35
2012 28 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 34
2013 26 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 33
2014 21 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 29
2015 23 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 31
2016 22 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 32
2017 17 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 24
2018 20 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 30
2019 33 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 40
2020 37 2 0 9 0 0 1 0 49
2021 43 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 53
2022 35 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 43
2023 38 3 0 6 0 0 1 0 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Melrose Junior

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 42 3.2 13.1 52.4
2006 38 3.2 11.9 36.8
2007 35 2.0 17.5 48.6
2008 35 3.0 11.7 40
2009 27 3.2 8.4 55.6
2010 29 2.6 11.1 51.7
2011 35 2.3 14.6 48.6
2012 34 2.6 12.6 47.1
2013 33 3.0 11.0 30.3
2014 29 2.5 11.5 31
2015 31 3.0 10.3 51.6
2016 32 3.0 10.6 46.9
2017 24 3.1 7.5 33.3
2018 30 3.7 7.9 50
2019 40 3.4 11.7 32.5
2020 49 3.6 13.2 32.7
2021 53 2.7 19.1 45.3
2022 43 3.7 11.6 53.5
2023 48 3.5 13.4 43.8

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 Melrose Junior

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 42 3.2 13.1 52.4
2006 38 3.2 11.9 36.8
2007 35 2.0 17.5 48.6
2008 35 3.0 11.7 40
2009 27 3.2 8.4 55.6
2010 29 2.6 11.1 51.7
2011 35 2.3 14.6 48.6
2012 34 2.6 12.6 47.1
2013 33 3.0 11.0 30.3
2014 29 2.5 11.5 31
2015 31 3.0 10.3 51.6
2016 32 3.0 10.6 46.9
2017 24 3.1 7.5 33.3
2018 30 3.7 7.9 50
2019 40 3.4 11.7 32.5
2020 49 3.6 13.2 32.7
2021 53 2.7 19.1 45.3
2022 43 3.7 11.6 53.5
2023 48 3.5 13.4 43.8

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 Melrose Junior

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,360

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose Junior

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 13th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 239 Middle schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Language Arts (Melrose Junior)7140.9
 30.1%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Melrose)7140.9
 30.1%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Melrose Junior)4840.9
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)4840.9
 7.1%
   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 Students4048
 20%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3338
 15.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%43.8%
 11.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Junior

Students at Melrose Junior are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Melrose Junior ranks 44th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Melrose Junior usually go on to attend Melrose High

In the 2022-23 school year, 48 students attended Melrose Junior.


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