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Edward Ortiz Middle

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Edward Ortiz Middle School is a public middle school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving 441 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Santa Fe School District, which is ranked 85 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edward Ortiz Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 20-25% of New Mexico middle schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Santa Fe and New Mexico state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26% of students were proficient in ELA, compared to 39% at the state and district levels. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 169th out of 186 middle schools in 2017-2018 to 202nd out of 235 in 2023-2024.

The nearby Milagro Middle School, also part of the Santa Fe School District, performs slightly better than Edward Ortiz Middle in terms of academic proficiency and statewide rankings, but still struggles to meet state averages. The other nearby schools, such as Santo Domingo Middle, Pojoaque Middle, and Cochiti Middle, which are in different districts, also have low academic performance and rankings, suggesting a broader regional challenge in middle school education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4164 South Meadows
       Santa Fe, NM  87505

(505) 467-2300

District: Santa Fe

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,051 Help


Students who attend Edward Ortiz Middle usually attend:

High:    Capital High

Feeder schools for Edward Ortiz Middle:

Elementary:    Cesar Chavez Elementary
    R.M. Sweeney Elementary
    Ramirez Thomas Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.1%
White:
3.2%
American Indian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Edward Ortiz Middle ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), White (3.2%), American Indian (1.4%). (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 Edward Ortiz Middle is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward Ortiz Middle is $9,051.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward Ortiz Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward Ortiz Middle 202nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Edward Ortiz Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Santa Fe:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe 85th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward Ortiz Middle

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Rank History for all students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.08 120th 157 23.6%
2006 28.32 120th 156 23.1%
2007 22.13 143rd 171 16.4%
2008 18.04 155th 172 9.9%
2009 14.31 163rd 178 8.4%
2010 19.33 148th 179 17.3%
2011 11.37 164th 173 5.2%
2012 11.18 168th 178 5.6%
2013 10.24 182nd 193 5.7%
2014 23.92 181st 222 18.5%
2015 18.78 185th 207 10.6%
2016 16.11 198th 208 4.8%
2017 13.30 164th 176 6.8%
2018 14.59 169th 186 9.1%
2019 15.36 177th 200 11.5%
2022 16.57 193rd 232 16.8%
2023 19.61 204th 239 14.6%
2024 17.98 202nd 235 14.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.75 55th 69 20.3%
2023 16.91 85th 97 12.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.25 35th 44 20.5%
2023 37.68 47th 100 53.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.15 151st 168 10.1%
2019 18.74 153rd 175 12.6%
2022 17.81 176th 223 21.1%
2023 21.04 190th 227 16.3%
2024 19.98 88th 107 17.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.89 144th 156 7.7%
2019 14.45 142nd 160 11.3%
2022 14.72 177th 220 19.5%
2023 18.26 190th 213 10.8%
2024 14.39 203rd 217 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.86 142nd 151 6.0%
2019 12.39 145th 152 4.6%
2022 19.23 158th 213 25.8%
2023 16.18 201st 221 9.0%
2024 21.53 176th 219 19.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.41 136th 149 8.7%
2019 14.29 135th 150 10.0%
2022 17.24 163rd 214 23.8%
2023 17.76 178th 204 12.7%
2024 17.04 184th 206 10.7%
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Rank History for White students at Edward Ortiz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.94 110th 121 9.1%
2022 38.67 117th 187 37.4%
2023 16.46 202nd 229 11.8%
2024 21.46 147th 181 18.8%
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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 Edward Ortiz Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 118 2 1 470 12 n/a n/a 0 603
1996 118 2 1 470 12 n/a n/a 0 603
1997 87 0 2 437 10 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 76 2 3 410 12 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 78 2 10 454 11 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 80 2 15 472 12 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 75 2 7 481 20 n/a n/a 0 585
2002 38 3 6 528 14 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 38 3 6 528 14 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 44 3 7 582 20 n/a n/a 0 656
2005 45 3 6 596 16 n/a n/a 0 666
2006 31 2 4 482 18 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 24 4 2 459 9 n/a n/a 0 498
2008 33 1 0 514 14 n/a n/a 0 562
2009 31 3 1 533 16 n/a n/a 0 584
2010 36 3 3 653 15 0 0 0 710
2011 33 2 4 661 22 0 0 0 722
2012 66 3 5 696 13 0 0 0 783
2013 64 2 6 669 14 0 1 0 756
2014 53 4 9 654 12 0 2 0 734
2015 28 1 4 571 9 0 1 0 614
2016 23 0 1 506 7 0 1 0 538
2017 30 1 1 519 7 0 1 0 559
2018 32 1 2 520 6 0 3 0 564
2019 38 6 4 564 10 0 4 0 626
2020 18 5 5 552 8 1 2 0 591
2021 20 3 3 503 7 1 0 0 537
2022 18 3 1 459 8 1 1 0 491
2023 14 2 4 415 6 0 0 0 441

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 Edward Ortiz Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 603 34.2 17.6 n/a
1996 603 34.2 17.6 n/a
1997 536 37.4 14.3 n/a
1998 503 32.0 15.7 n/a
1999 555 39.0 14.2 52.1
2000 581 39.2 14.8 62.1
2001 585 47.3 12.4 74
2002 589 43.2 13.6 82.5
2003 589 43.2 13.6 82.5
2004 656 45.0 14.6 72
2005 666 43.5 15.3 70.9
2006 537 42.7 12.6 99.4
2007 498 38.5 12.9 99.4
2008 562 40.5 13.9 99.5
2009 584 40.7 14.3 99.5
2010 710 42.9 16.5 99.6
2011 722 45.5 15.8 99.6
2012 783 47.4 16.5 81.9
2013 756 49.1 15.3 99.1
2014 734 45.6 16.0 99.3
2015 614 46.0 13.3 96.9
2016 538 45.0 11.9 99.4
2017 559 30.5 18.3 100
2018 564 38.8 14.5 100
2019 626 38.1 16.4 100
2020 591 41.5 14.2 99.7
2021 537 44.6 12.0 100
2022 491 38.4 12.7 99.4
2023 441 40.7 10.8 100

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 Edward Ortiz Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 603 34.2 17.6 n/a
1996 603 34.2 17.6 n/a
1997 536 37.4 14.3 n/a
1998 503 32.0 15.7 n/a
1999 555 39.0 14.2 52.1
2000 581 39.2 14.8 62.1
2001 585 47.3 12.4 74
2002 589 43.2 13.6 82.5
2003 589 43.2 13.6 82.5
2004 656 45.0 14.6 72
2005 666 43.5 15.3 70.9
2006 537 42.7 12.6 99.4
2007 498 38.5 12.9 99.4
2008 562 40.5 13.9 99.5
2009 584 40.7 14.3 99.5
2010 710 42.9 16.5 99.6
2011 722 45.5 15.8 99.6
2012 783 47.4 16.5 81.9
2013 756 49.1 15.3 99.1
2014 734 45.6 16.0 99.3
2015 614 46.0 13.3 96.9
2016 538 45.0 11.9 99.4
2017 559 30.5 18.3 100
2018 564 38.8 14.5 100
2019 626 38.1 16.4 100
2020 591 41.5 14.2 99.7
2021 537 44.6 12.0 100
2022 491 38.4 12.7 99.4
2023 441 40.7 10.8 100

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 Edward Ortiz Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,051

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward Ortiz 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 177th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 239 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Edward Ortiz Middle)1221.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3035.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edward Ortiz Middle)78.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)1834.6
 16.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Edward Ortiz Middle)1411.8
 2.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)2428.6
 4.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edward Ortiz Middle)96.8
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)1419.2
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Edward Ortiz Middle)1826.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)2332.7
 9.7%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edward Ortiz Middle)1114.8
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)1216.5
 4.5%
   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 Students626441
 29.6%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian106
 40%
Asian44
Hispanic564415
 26.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3814
 63.2%
Two or More Races40
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edward Ortiz Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Edward Ortiz Middle.

Edward Ortiz Middle ranks in the bottom 14.0% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students at Edward Ortiz Middle are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Edward Ortiz Middle usually go on to attend Capital High


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