Serving 608 students in grades 7-8, Chaparral Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chaparral Middle School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chaparral Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral Middle School's ranking?
Chaparral Middle School is ranked #445 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Chaparral Middle School often compared to?
Chaparral Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camino Real Middle School, Gadsden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Middle School?
608 students attend Chaparral Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Chaparral Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Middle School?
Chaparral Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chaparral Middle School offer ?
Chaparral Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Chaparral Middle School part of?
Chaparral Middle School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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