Is Sierra Middle a good school?

Sierra Middle ranks 152 nd of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sierra Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 627 students attended Sierra Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Sierra Middle?

Students at Sierra Middle are 77% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Sierra Middle attend?

Students who attend Sierra Middle usually go on to attend Roswell High

Sierra Middle

Summary:

Sierra Middle School is a public middle school located in Roswell, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 627 students. The school is part of the Roswell school district, which is ranked 69 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sierra Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Roswell district and the state of New Mexico in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sierra Middle had 33% proficiency in ELA, 12% in Math, and 40% in Science, while the Roswell district and state averages were higher. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 98 out of 207 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 152 out of 235 in 2023-2024. Sierra Middle's performance is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, such as African American students, who ranked 54 out of 55 middle schools in the state in 2021-2022.

The nearby middle schools, such as Berrendo Middle and Mountain View Middle, generally outperform Sierra Middle in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Berrendo Middle, in particular, stands out as a higher-performing school within the Roswell district, ranking 73 out of 235 middle schools in the state in 2023-2024. The significant underperformance of specific student subgroups at Sierra Middle raises concerns about equity and the school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88203

(575) 627-2850

District: Roswell

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,359

Students who attend Sierra Middle usually attend:

High:

Roswell High

Feeder schools for Sierra Middle:

Elementary:	El Capitan Elementary
	Valley View Elementary
	Washington Ave Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 627

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.9%

White:

18.7%

African American:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sierra Middle ranks worse than 64.7% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.9%), White (18.7%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Roswell School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Middle is 16, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)

Compare Sierra Middle employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Middle is $7,359, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Roswell School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Middle 152^nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Sierra Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Roswell:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell 69^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sierra Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	42.32	86^th	157	45.2%
2006	48.16	76^th	156	51.3%
2007	52.58	70^th	171	59.1%
2008	44.19	87^th	172	49.4%
2009	42.85	98^th	178	44.9%
2010	42.27	96^th	179	46.4%
2011	39.60	95^th	173	45.1%
2012	44.36	92^nd	178	48.3%
2013	49.53	84^th	193	56.5%
2014	47.67	114^th	222	48.6%
2015	43.24	98^th	207	52.7%
2016	32.09	143^rd	208	31.3%
2017	30.12	120^th	176	31.8%
2018	30.96	125^th	186	32.8%
2019	35.28	123^rd	200	38.5%
2022	25.38	160^th	232	31.0%
2023	24.45	174^th	239	27.2%
2024	32.73	152^nd	235	35.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.81	82^nd	97	15.5%
2024	31.46	49^th	91	46.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.92	29^th	44	34.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	39.49	98^th	168	41.7%
2019	44.02	89^th	175	49.1%
2022	31.48	127^th	223	43.0%
2023	27.32	163^rd	227	28.2%
2024	40.89	50^th	107	53.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	30.88	109^th	156	30.1%
2019	32.65	104^th	160	35.0%
2022	21.24	152^nd	220	30.9%
2023	23.27	171^st	213	19.7%
2024	32.71	139^th	217	35.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	29.73	105^th	151	30.5%
2019	34.57	97^th	152	36.2%
2022	25.89	134^th	213	37.1%
2023	20.90	177^th	221	19.9%
2024	30.73	145^th	219	33.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.03	54^th	55	1.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	29.43	111^th	149	25.5%
2019	33.47	93^rd	150	38.0%
2022	25.11	139^th	214	35.0%
2023	18.88	175^th	204	14.2%
2024	30.38	137^th	206	33.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sierra Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	20.90	101^st	120	15.8%
2019	29.45	90^th	121	25.6%
2022	21.31	161^st	187	13.9%
2023	19.97	186^th	229	18.8%
2024	34.65	114^th	181	37.0%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Sierra Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	220	2	0	153	1	n/a	n/a	376
1991	226	4	0	186	0	n/a	n/a	416
1992	213	7	0	196	0	n/a	n/a	416
1993	208	6	2	173	0	n/a	n/a	389
1994	234	5	1	206	1	n/a	n/a	447
1995	225	5	0	206	1	n/a	n/a	437
1996	225	5	0	206	1	n/a	n/a	437
1997	204	11	0	194	1	n/a	n/a	410
1998	201	14	3	191	2	n/a	n/a	411
1999	191	11	5	223	1	n/a	n/a	431
2000	192	14	2	223	2	n/a	n/a	433
2001	171	15	2	229	2	n/a	n/a	419
2002	149	10	0	207	4	n/a	n/a	370
2003	149	10	0	207	4	n/a	n/a	370
2004	156	7	0	228	7	n/a	n/a	398
2005	226	17	3	395	1	n/a	n/a	642
2006	203	14	5	373	1	n/a	n/a	596
2007	184	18	5	380	3	n/a	n/a	590
2008	165	20	3	356	4	n/a	n/a	548
2009	165	30	1	386	3	n/a	n/a	585
2010	163	27	2	387	2	0	0	581
2011	161	24	4	423	1	0	0	613
2012	160	14	2	424	1	0	0	601
2013	169	16	2	425	3	0	0	615
2014	153	16	2	415	3	0	0	589
2015	152	17	3	458	1	1	0	632
2016	132	16	4	469	1	1	0	623
2017	147	22	2	522	0	1	0	694
2018	143	28	3	486	0	0	1	661
2019	166	27	3	516	3	0	2	717
2020	144	24	5	507	5	0	2	687
2021	124	26	4	512	4	0	1	671
2022	113	21	2	518	2	0	1	657
2023	117	22	2	482	2	0	2	627

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 Sierra Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	376	22.5	16.7	n/a
1991	416	23.7	17.5	n/a
1992	416	21.4	19.4	n/a
1993	389	21.6	18.0	n/a
1994	447	24.7	18.1	n/a
1995	437	24.5	17.8	n/a
1996	437	24.5	17.8	n/a
1997	410	26.5	15.5	n/a
1998	411	26.5	15.5	n/a
1999	431	27.9	15.4	38.5
2000	433	28.5	15.2	45.7
2001	419	30.1	13.9	59.4
2002	370	25.0	14.8	49.2
2003	370	25.0	14.8	49.2
2004	398	27.2	14.6	68.3
2005	642	36.7	17.5	69.6
2006	596	38.7	15.4	70
2007	590	41.1	14.4	60.2
2008	548	38.1	14.4	63.9
2009	585	37.3	15.7	0.3
2010	581	37.7	15.3	68.8
2011	613	35.7	17.1	80.6
2012	601	35.7	16.8	82.9
2013	615	36.7	16.7	76.4
2014	589	35.7	16.4	78.3
2015	632	36.0	17.5	64.6
2016	623	37.0	16.8	100
2017	694	39.2	17.6	100
2018	661	37.5	17.6	100
2019	717	32.5	22.0	100
2020	687	33.5	20.5	100
2021	671	41.5	16.1	100
2022	657	40.5	16.2	100
2023	627	39.0	16.0	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 Sierra Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	376	22.5	16.7	n/a
1991	416	23.7	17.5	n/a
1992	416	21.4	19.4	n/a
1993	389	21.6	18.0	n/a
1994	447	24.7	18.1	n/a
1995	437	24.5	17.8	n/a
1996	437	24.5	17.8	n/a
1997	410	26.5	15.5	n/a
1998	411	26.5	15.5	n/a
1999	431	27.9	15.4	38.5
2000	433	28.5	15.2	45.7
2001	419	30.1	13.9	59.4
2002	370	25.0	14.8	49.2
2003	370	25.0	14.8	49.2
2004	398	27.2	14.6	68.3
2005	642	36.7	17.5	69.6
2006	596	38.7	15.4	70
2007	590	41.1	14.4	60.2
2008	548	38.1	14.4	63.9
2009	585	37.3	15.7	0.3
2010	581	37.7	15.3	68.8
2011	613	35.7	17.1	80.6
2012	601	35.7	16.8	82.9
2013	615	36.7	16.7	76.4
2014	589	35.7	16.4	78.3
2015	632	36.0	17.5	64.6
2016	623	37.0	16.8	100
2017	694	39.2	17.6	100
2018	661	37.5	17.6	100
2019	717	32.5	22.0	100
2020	687	33.5	20.5	100
2021	671	41.5	16.1	100
2022	657	40.5	16.2	100
2023	627	39.0	16.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,359

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 200 Middle schools	Ranks 174^th of 239 Middle schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Middle)	19	21.9	2.9%
6th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)	26	28.8	2.8%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Middle)	16	18.7	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)	17	25.2	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Middle)	23	30.7	7.7%
7th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)	27	34.7	7.7%
7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	34.8	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Middle)	18	21.5	3.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)	21	22.9	1.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	24.8	5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Middle)	19	22	3%
8th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)	24	27.3	3.3%
8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	33.2	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Middle)	12	12.5	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)	18	15.5	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	20	19.7	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	717	627	12.6%
African American	27	22	18.5%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	516	482	6.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	166	117	29.5%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Sierra Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Sierra Middle	Public	6-8	615 South Sycamore Ave	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2850	627	39	16.0	100.0%	117 (18.7%)	22 (3.5%)	482 (76.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	32.7	152^nd of 235 public middle schools	35.3%		24.4	174^th of 239 public middle schools	27.2%	22	40.0	33.0	12.0	$7,359
Mesa Middle	Public	6-8	1601 East Bland St	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2800	422	28	15.1	100.0%	38 (9.0%)	10 (2.4%)	365 (86.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	18.7	199^th of 235 public middle schools	15.3%		15.9	221^st of 239 public middle schools	7.5%	22	9.0	28.0	10.0	$9,441
Mountain View Middle	Public	6-8	312 East Mtn View Rd	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2825	520	26	19.8	100.0%	71 (13.7%)	9 (1.7%)	434 (83.5%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.1	168^th of 235 public middle schools	28.5%		28.6	165^th of 239 public middle schools	31.0%	3	29.0	32.0	12.0	$8,327
Berrendo Middle	Public	6-8	800 Marion Richards	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2775	663	40	16.4	100.0%	268 (40.4%)	13 (2.0%)	370 (55.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	58.3	73^rd of 235 public middle schools	68.9%		59.9	74^th of 239 public middle schools	69.0%	1	42.0	44.0	25.0	$7,639
Dexter Middle	Public	6-8	100 North Lincoln	Dexter	88230	Chaves County	Dexter	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 734-5420	196	14	14.1	100.0%	28 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	166 (84.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.3	128^th of 235 public middle schools	45.5%		42	121^st of 239 public middle schools	49.4%	7	27.0	37.0	20.0	$10,020

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