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Mountainair Junior High

Summary:

Mountainair Junior High is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural town of Mountainair, New Mexico. With just 43 students, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio and a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.

While Mountainair Junior High has shown some academic strengths, such as higher proficiency rates in 6th-grade language arts compared to the state average, its overall performance has been inconsistent. The school's statewide ranking among New Mexico middle schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 44th out of 176 schools in 2016-2017 to 197th out of 222 schools in 2013-2014. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep pace with other middle schools in the state, potentially due to the unique challenges faced by its small, rural, and economically disadvantaged student population.

Interestingly, Mountainair Junior High has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as male students and Hispanic students, who have ranked higher than the overall school ranking in certain years. However, the school's declining statewide ranking over time, from 44th out of 176 schools to 122nd out of 239 schools in the most recent year, indicates that the school may need to address these challenges to improve its educational outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 901 West 3rd St
       Mountainair, NM  87036

(505) 847-2333

District: Mountainair

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,018 Help


Students who attend Mountainair Junior High usually attend:

High:    Mountainair High

Feeder schools for Mountainair Junior High:

Elementary:    Mountainair Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  43

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.8%
White:
39.5%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountainair Junior High ranks worse than 51% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.8%), White (39.5%), African American (7%). (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 Mountainair Junior High is 9.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountainair Junior High is $16,018.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mountainair Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainair Junior High 122nd of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Mountainair Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
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Mountainair:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainair 89th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountainair Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Mountainair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.36 115th 157 26.8%
2006 25.41 125th 156 19.9%
2007 31.08 118th 171 31.0%
2008 38.01 110th 172 36.0%
2009 29.06 129th 178 27.5%
2010 38.08 105th 179 41.3%
2011 23.13 142nd 173 17.9%
2012 24.04 140th 178 21.3%
2013 19.09 163rd 193 15.5%
2014 19.16 197th 222 11.3%
2015 28.63 148th 207 28.5%
2016 48.23 88th 208 57.7%
2017 62.46 44th 176 75.0%
2018 55.38 67th 186 64.0%
2019 38.79 110th 200 45.0%
2022 47.32 96th 232 58.6%
2023 41.77 122nd 239 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountainair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 31st 168 81.5%
2019 47.95 77th 175 56.0%
2022 56.58 65th 223 70.9%
2023 49.64 95th 227 58.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountainair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.39 89th 156 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountainair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.40 63rd 213 70.4%
2023 63.39 63rd 221 71.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountainair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.51 49th 149 67.1%
2022 34.79 105th 214 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mountainair Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.96 121st 187 35.3%
2023 46.18 111th 229 51.5%
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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 Mountainair Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 28 4 1 74 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 17 1 0 71 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2007 13 0 1 67 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 22 1 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2009 19 2 0 48 2 n/a n/a 0 71
2010 27 3 0 48 1 0 0 0 79
2011 34 3 0 46 1 0 0 0 84
2012 27 3 0 47 1 0 0 0 78
2013 25 4 0 45 2 0 0 0 76
2014 16 3 0 43 3 0 0 0 65
2015 20 1 0 37 4 0 0 0 62
2016 16 1 0 24 3 0 0 0 44
2017 17 1 0 28 2 0 0 0 48
2018 16 1 0 28 2 0 0 0 47
2019 14 2 0 28 2 0 0 0 46
2020 18 3 0 31 2 0 0 0 54
2021 19 3 0 29 1 0 0 0 52
2022 18 4 0 26 3 0 0 0 51
2023 17 3 0 21 2 0 0 0 43

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 Mountainair Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 108 2.0 54.0 64.8
2006 90 2.4 37.5 86.7
2007 81 5.0 16.2 96.3
2008 72 5.8 12.4 62.5
2009 71 0.1 710.0 43.7
2010 79 5.5 14.3 77.2
2011 84 15.0 5.6 72.6
2012 78 14.6 5.3 70.5
2013 76 5.6 13.4 68.4
2014 65 6.8 9.4 95.4
2015 62 5.0 12.4 69.4
2016 44 5.0 8.8 100
2017 48 4.0 12.0 100
2018 47 5.0 9.4 100
2019 46 5.1 9.0 100
2020 54 3.6 15.0 100
2021 52 3.3 15.6 100
2022 51 5.3 9.5 100
2023 43 4.3 9.9 100

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 Mountainair Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 108 2.0 54.0 64.8
2006 90 2.4 37.5 86.7
2007 81 5.0 16.2 96.3
2008 72 5.8 12.4 62.5
2009 71 0.1 710.0 43.7
2010 79 5.5 14.3 77.2
2011 84 15.0 5.6 72.6
2012 78 14.6 5.3 70.5
2013 76 5.6 13.4 68.4
2014 65 6.8 9.4 95.4
2015 62 5.0 12.4 69.4
2016 44 5.0 8.8 100
2017 48 4.0 12.0 100
2018 47 5.0 9.4 100
2019 46 5.1 9.0 100
2020 54 3.6 15.0 100
2021 52 3.3 15.6 100
2022 51 5.3 9.5 100
2023 43 4.3 9.9 100

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 Mountainair Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,018

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountainair Junior High

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 110th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 122nd of 239 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Mountainair Junior High)2550
 25%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Mountainair)2550
 25%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (Mountainair Junior High)4227.8
 14.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Mountainair)4227.8
 14.2%
   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 Students4643
 6.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic2821
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White1417
 21.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountainair Junior High

Students at Mountainair Junior High are 49% Hispanic, 40% White, 7% African American, 5% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 43 students attended Mountainair Junior High.

Mountainair Junior High ranks 122nd of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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