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Zuni Middle

Summary:

Zuni Middle School is a public middle school in Zuni, New Mexico, serving 244 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Zuni District, which is ranked 113 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zuni Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico middle schools over the past decade, with only 18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 8% in Mathematics, and 12% in Science, compared to state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for Native American students, who rank 59th out of 59 New Mexico middle schools, as well as for low-income and male students. Despite being a low-performing school for many years, Zuni Middle has not shown significant improvement, suggesting systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed.

Zuni Middle School's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate indicates that all students come from low-income households, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. The lack of nearby schools and the school's location in a high-poverty district may also suggest resource constraints that limit its ability to provide high-quality educational opportunities for its students. Addressing these issues will likely require targeted interventions and support from the district, state, or external partners to improve student outcomes at Zuni Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 17 Mid School Dr
       Zuni, NM  87327

(505) 782-5511

District: Zuni

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,099 Help


Students who attend Zuni Middle usually attend:

High:    Zuni High

Feeder schools for Zuni Middle:

Elementary:    Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
97.1%
Hispanic:
1.2%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Zuni Middle ranks worse than 96.2% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (97.1%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (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 Zuni Middle is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zuni Middle is $14,099.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zuni Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Zuni Middle 226th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Zuni Middle in the ranking list.)

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Zuni:

SchoolDigger ranks Zuni 113th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Zuni Middle

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Rank History for all students at Zuni Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 12.03 150th 157 4.5%
2006 17.51 139th 156 10.9%
2007 24.63 138th 171 19.3%
2008 21.91 143rd 172 16.9%
2009 17.05 154th 178 13.5%
2010 27.36 139th 179 22.3%
2011 3.15 172nd 173 0.6%
2012 8.31 171st 178 3.9%
2013 3.05 192nd 193 0.5%
2014 5.98 219th 222 1.4%
2015 18.52 188th 207 9.2%
2016 14.02 206th 208 1.0%
2017 13.85 161st 176 8.5%
2018 7.54 185th 186 0.5%
2019 10.41 196th 200 2.0%
2022 12.29 206th 232 11.2%
2023 18.48 208th 239 13.0%
2024 11.11 226th 235 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zuni Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.85 167th 168 0.6%
2019 12.47 170th 175 2.9%
2022 14.37 187th 223 16.1%
2023 19.64 196th 227 13.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Zuni Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.28 155th 156 0.6%
2022 21.53 149th 220 32.3%
2023 23.49 168th 213 21.1%
2024 10.71 214th 217 1.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Zuni Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.53 26th 52 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Zuni Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.35 151st 151 0.0%
2022 11.53 182nd 213 14.6%
2023 12.15 212th 221 4.1%
2024 12.10 204th 219 6.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Zuni Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.31 32nd 32 0.0%
2019 12.18 41st 43 4.7%
2022 17.69 59th 67 11.9%
2023 28.70 47th 58 19.0%
2024 14.50 59th 59 0.0%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Zuni Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 8 0 0 0 322 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 7 0 0 0 313 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 5 0 0 1 315 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 5 0 1 0 283 n/a n/a 0 289
1994 2 0 0 0 302 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 4 0 1 2 336 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 4 0 1 2 336 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 2 0 3 0 342 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 2 0 1 1 334 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 0 0 0 0 363 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 0 0 0 0 343 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 1 1 0 0 322 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 0 0 0 0 249 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 0 0 0 0 249 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 2 0 0 0 299 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 1 0 0 0 303 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 1 0 0 0 276 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 0 0 0 1 243 n/a n/a 0 244
2008 0 0 0 1 335 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 0 0 0 0 308 n/a n/a 0 308
2010 0 0 4 0 260 0 0 0 264
2011 0 0 4 0 240 0 0 0 244
2012 0 0 3 0 200 0 0 0 203
2013 0 0 0 0 214 0 0 0 214
2014 0 0 1 1 218 1 0 0 221
2015 0 0 2 0 234 3 0 0 239
2016 6 0 0 0 252 3 3 0 264
2017 4 0 0 0 282 1 2 0 289
2018 0 0 4 0 263 1 1 0 269
2019 1 0 2 1 266 0 1 0 271
2020 0 1 1 1 267 0 1 0 271
2021 0 0 0 1 278 0 0 0 279
2022 0 0 1 1 267 0 0 0 269
2023 1 0 1 3 237 0 2 0 244

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 Zuni Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
1991 320 23.0 13.9 n/a
1992 321 23.0 13.9 n/a
1993 289 22.0 13.1 n/a
1994 304 22.0 13.8 n/a
1995 343 20.0 17.2 n/a
1996 343 20.0 17.2 n/a
1997 347 24.0 14.5 n/a
1998 338 24.0 14.1 n/a
1999 363 25.0 14.5 89.8
2000 343 29.0 11.8 89.2
2001 324 30.0 10.8 89.5
2002 249 31.5 7.9 63.9
2003 249 31.5 7.9 63.9
2004 301 33.0 9.1 87.4
2005 304 26.2 11.6 75
2006 277 23.8 11.6 88.4
2007 244 19.0 12.8 98.8
2008 336 27.0 12.4 99.1
2009 308 27.5 11.2 99
2010 264 20.0 13.2 98.9
2011 244 17.5 13.9 86.1
2012 203 19.0 10.6 88.2
2013 214 14.0 15.2 94.4
2014 221 14.9 14.7 93.2
2015 239 14.0 17.0 57.7
2016 264 19.0 13.8 100
2017 289 19.1 15.0 97.6
2018 269 18.3 14.6 100
2019 271 16.9 15.9 100
2020 271 16.4 16.4 100
2021 279 18.6 14.9 100
2022 269 22.3 12.0 100
2023 244 20.5 11.9 100

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 Zuni Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
1991 320 23.0 13.9 n/a
1992 321 23.0 13.9 n/a
1993 289 22.0 13.1 n/a
1994 304 22.0 13.8 n/a
1995 343 20.0 17.2 n/a
1996 343 20.0 17.2 n/a
1997 347 24.0 14.5 n/a
1998 338 24.0 14.1 n/a
1999 363 25.0 14.5 89.8
2000 343 29.0 11.8 89.2
2001 324 30.0 10.8 89.5
2002 249 31.5 7.9 63.9
2003 249 31.5 7.9 63.9
2004 301 33.0 9.1 87.4
2005 304 26.2 11.6 75
2006 277 23.8 11.6 88.4
2007 244 19.0 12.8 98.8
2008 336 27.0 12.4 99.1
2009 308 27.5 11.2 99
2010 264 20.0 13.2 98.9
2011 244 17.5 13.9 86.1
2012 203 19.0 10.6 88.2
2013 214 14.0 15.2 94.4
2014 221 14.9 14.7 93.2
2015 239 14.0 17.0 57.7
2016 264 19.0 13.8 100
2017 289 19.1 15.0 97.6
2018 269 18.3 14.6 100
2019 271 16.9 15.9 100
2020 271 16.4 16.4 100
2021 279 18.6 14.9 100
2022 269 22.3 12.0 100
2023 244 20.5 11.9 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Zuni Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,099

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zuni 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 196th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 208th of 239 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Zuni Middle)139.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Zuni)139.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (Zuni Middle)613.2
 7.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Zuni)613.2
 7.2%
   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 Students271244
 10%
African American00
American Indian266237
 10.9%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zuni Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Zuni Middle.

Zuni Middle ranks in the bottom 3.8% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students who attend Zuni Middle usually go on to attend Zuni High

Students at Zuni Middle are 97% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.


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