Serving 74 students in grades 6-8, Hagerman Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hagerman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hagerman Middle School's student population of 74 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hagerman Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hagerman Middle School is 0.34, 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
#357 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
79%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hagerman Middle School's ranking?
Hagerman Middle School is ranked #357 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hagerman Middle School?
74 students attend Hagerman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hagerman Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hagerman Middle School?
Hagerman Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hagerman Middle School offer ?
Hagerman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hagerman Middle School part of?
Hagerman Middle School is part of Hagerman Municipal Schools School District.
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