San Jon Middle School

Summary:

San Jon Middle School is a small public middle school in San Jon, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 31 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and strong performance in science proficiency.

San Jon Middle School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 9.7 students per teacher, significantly lower than the nearby Grady Middle School (10.5 students per teacher) and Logan Middle (9.1 students per teacher). However, the school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (67.74%) and White (29.03%), with a high percentage (100% in 2022-2023) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite these challenges, San Jon Middle School has consistently outperformed the state average in language arts proficiency and has done an exceptional job supporting its special education students, ranking 3rd out of 58 New Mexico middle schools in this area in 2021-2022.

Compared to the nearby Grady Municipal Schools and Logan Municipal Schools, San Jon Middle School has lower overall academic proficiency rates in mathematics, but significantly higher science proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated widely, from as high as 6th out of 200 New Mexico middle schools in 2018-2019 to as low as 123rd out of 239 in 2022-2023, indicating the need to identify the factors contributing to this variability and address areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7th And Elm Streets
       San Jon, NM  88434


(575) 576-2466

District: San Jon

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,302 Help


Students who attend San Jon Middle School usually attend:

High:    San Jon High

Feeder schools for San Jon Middle School:

Elementary:    San Jon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  31

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.7%
White:
29.0%
American Indian:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Jon Middle School ranks worse than 51.5% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.7%), White (29%), American Indian (3.2%). (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 San Jon Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Jon Middle School is $20,302.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

San Jon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jon Middle School 123rd of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See San Jon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Jon:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jon 59th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Jon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at San Jon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.96 35th 157 77.7%
2006 59.90 50th 156 67.9%
2007 31.32 117th 171 31.6%
2008 30.48 124th 172 27.9%
2009 20.94 146th 178 18.0%
2010 46.48 85th 179 52.5%
2011 51.99 70th 173 59.5%
2014 48.64 111th 222 50.0%
2015 52.02 83rd 207 59.9%
2016 62.43 55th 208 73.6%
2018 82.82 21st 186 88.7%
2019 96.71 6th 200 97.0%
2022 83.81 26th 232 88.8%
2023 41.71 123rd 239 48.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Jon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.45 3rd 58 94.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Jon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.96 99th 227 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at San Jon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.45 123rd 221 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at San Jon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.79 106th 187 43.3%
2023 38.73 128th 229 44.1%
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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 San Jon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 32 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 32 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 35 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 36 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2006 33 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2007 20 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2008 18 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 29
2009 14 1 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 37
2010 20 0 0 13 3 0 0 0 36
2011 14 0 0 13 2 0 0 0 29
2012 13 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 21
2013 10 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 25
2014 15 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 29
2015 20 1 0 15 0 0 1 0 37
2016 23 0 1 17 0 0 1 0 42
2017 17 0 1 15 1 0 1 0 35
2018 18 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 34
2019 15 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 22
2020 18 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 30
2021 14 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 28
2022 16 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 30
2023 9 0 0 21 1 0 0 0 31

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 San Jon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 45 3.3 13.6 66.7
2003 45 3.3 13.6 66.7
2004 48 2.8 17.1 58.3
2005 51 2.9 17.6 62.7
2006 45 2.4 18.8 57.8
2007 29 1.0 29.0 65.5
2008 29 2.7 10.7 79.3
2009 37 2.7 13.7 67.6
2010 36 2.8 12.7 61.1
2011 29 2.9 9.7 69
2012 21 2.5 8.3 66.7
2013 25 2.1 11.8 72
2014 29 2.3 12.1 58.6
2015 37 3.0 12.3 64.9
2016 42 3.0 14.0 57.1
2017 35 3.1 11.2 62.9
2018 34 3.0 11.2 55.9
2019 22 3.0 7.2 50
2020 30 3.0 9.9 50
2021 28 3.0 9.0 57.1
2022 30 3.0 9.7 76.7
2023 31 3.1 9.7 100

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 San Jon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 45 3.3 13.6 66.7
2003 45 3.3 13.6 66.7
2004 48 2.8 17.1 58.3
2005 51 2.9 17.6 62.7
2006 45 2.4 18.8 57.8
2007 29 1.0 29.0 65.5
2008 29 2.7 10.7 79.3
2009 37 2.7 13.7 67.6
2010 36 2.8 12.7 61.1
2011 29 2.9 9.7 69
2012 21 2.5 8.3 66.7
2013 25 2.1 11.8 72
2014 29 2.3 12.1 58.6
2015 37 3.0 12.3 64.9
2016 42 3.0 14.0 57.1
2017 35 3.1 11.2 62.9
2018 34 3.0 11.2 55.9
2019 22 3.0 7.2 50
2020 30 3.0 9.9 50
2021 28 3.0 9.0 57.1
2022 30 3.0 9.7 76.7
2023 31 3.1 9.7 100

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 San Jon Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,302

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Jon Middle School

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 6th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 123rd of 239 Middle schools
 48.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (San Jon Middle School)6444.4
 19.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (San Jon)6444.4
 19.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Jon Middle School)5544.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Jon)5544.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students2231
 40.9%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic721
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White159
 40%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%100%
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jon Middle School

Students who attend San Jon Middle School usually go on to attend San Jon High

Students at San Jon Middle School are 68% Hispanic, 29% White, 3% American Indian.

San Jon Middle School ranks 123rd of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 31 students attended San Jon Middle School.


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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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