Hermosa Middle School vs. Heights Middle School
Should you attend Hermosa Middle School or Heights Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hermosa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Hermosa 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 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 699 students in grades 6-8, Heights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
628 students
699 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#269 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
217
232
Grade 7 Students
214
224
Grade 8 Students
197
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
29%
29%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
28%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
32%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
