Magdalena Middle School

201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 74 students in grades 6-8, Magdalena Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Magdalena Middle School's student population of 74 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
74 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Magdalena Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magdalena Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#224 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Magdalena Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magdalena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magdalena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Magdalena Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
26%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Magdalena Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
49%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Magdalena Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Magdalena Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Magdalena Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Magdalena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magdalena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magdalena Middle School's ranking?
Magdalena Middle School is ranked #224 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Magdalena Middle School?
74 students attend Magdalena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Magdalena Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magdalena Middle School?
Magdalena Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magdalena Middle School offer ?
Magdalena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Magdalena Middle School part of?
Magdalena Middle School is part of Magdalena Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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