Serving 106 students in grades 7-8, De Vargas 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
106 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
12%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
90%
62%

Black
1%
2%

White
6%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend De Vargas Middle School?
106 students attend De Vargas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of De Vargas Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Vargas Middle School?
De Vargas Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does De Vargas Middle School offer ?
De Vargas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is De Vargas Middle School part of?
De Vargas Middle School is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.
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