Memorial Middle School

1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 168 students in grades 7-8, Memorial 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 15-19% (which is lower than 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 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Memorial Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
168 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Memorial 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 Memorial 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#435 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memorial 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.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memorial 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
95%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Memorial 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%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #435 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Memorial Middle School?
168 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Memorial Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Las Vegas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Memorial Middle School located?
Memorial Middle School is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.

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5   2/6/2011
I'm a student at Memorial Middle School and I LOVE it! It's a great school. All of the teachers are nvery nicee.. [=
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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