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Milagro Middle

Summary:

Milagro Middle School is a public middle school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 383 students. 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.

Milagro Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Santa Fe and New Mexico state averages in standardized test scores, with only 34% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 10% in Mathematics, and 27% in Science, compared to the Santa Fe district averages of 39%, 23%, and 30%, respectively. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 164th and 189th out of 232-239 New Mexico middle schools in recent years, earning a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Milagro Middle's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students.

Interestingly, Milagro Middle's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby Edward Ortiz Middle School, which is also part of the Santa Fe School District and had slightly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Milagro Middle's statewide ranking and academic proficiency rates have declined over the past few years, and the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 351 W. Zia Road
       Santa Fe, NM  87505

(505) 467-3300

District: Santa Fe

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,047 Help


Students who attend Milagro Middle usually attend:

High:    Santa Fe Engage

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.1%
White:
9.9%
American Indian:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Milagro Middle ranks worse than 70.6% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.1%), White (9.9%), American Indian (2.9%). (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 Milagro Middle is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milagro Middle is $11,047.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milagro Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Milagro Middle 166th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Milagro 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 Milagro Middle

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Rank History for all students at Milagro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.19 174th 200 13.0%
2022 18.00 189th 232 18.5%
2023 28.72 164th 239 31.4%
2024 28.40 166th 235 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milagro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.54 161st 175 8.0%
2022 13.71 188th 223 15.7%
2023 32.80 149th 227 34.4%
2024 25.55 79th 107 26.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Milagro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.74 139th 160 13.1%
2022 22.76 146th 220 33.6%
2023 29.26 148th 213 30.5%
2024 24.70 173rd 217 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Milagro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.29 132nd 152 13.2%
2022 12.33 178th 213 16.4%
2023 23.35 166th 221 24.9%
2024 28.94 151st 219 31.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Milagro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.32 24th 37 35.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milagro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.67 133rd 150 11.3%
2022 17.48 161st 214 24.8%
2023 24.79 154th 204 24.5%
2024 23.84 162nd 206 21.4%
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Rank History for White students at Milagro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.26 87th 121 28.1%
2022 19.72 168th 187 10.2%
2023 25.53 168th 229 26.6%
2024 28.59 129th 181 28.7%
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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.

Milagro Middle Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Milagro Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 69 4 4 507 14 0 2 0 600
2019 54 5 6 444 18 0 1 0 528
2020 53 7 6 425 19 1 2 0 513
2021 51 5 4 374 14 0 1 0 449
2022 40 3 5 356 14 0 0 0 418
2023 38 6 2 326 11 0 0 0 383

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 Milagro Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 600 43.1 13.9 68.8
2019 528 40.1 13.1 69.7
2020 513 46.5 11.0 69.6
2021 449 36.0 12.4 51.7
2022 418 34.6 12.0 45.2
2023 383 28.1 13.6 100

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 Milagro Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 600 43.1 13.9 68.8
2019 528 40.1 13.1 69.7
2020 513 46.5 11.0 69.6
2021 449 36.0 12.4 51.7
2022 418 34.6 12.0 45.2
2023 383 28.1 13.6 100

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 Milagro Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,047

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Milagro 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 174th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 164th of 239 Middle schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Milagro Middle)2222.3
 0.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)2428.6
 4.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Milagro Middle)414.8
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)1419.2
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Milagro Middle)2023.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)2332.7
 9.7%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Milagro Middle)57.9
 2.9%
   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 Students528383
 27.5%
African American56
 20%
American Indian1811
 38.9%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic444326
 26.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5438
 29.6%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%100%
 30.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Milagro Middle

Milagro Middle ranks 166th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Milagro Middle are 85% Hispanic, 10% White, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Milagro Middle usually go on to attend Santa Fe Engage

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Milagro Middle.


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