Santa Teresa Middle School vs. Sierra Middle School
Should you attend Santa Teresa Middle School or Sierra 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
Santa Teresa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sierra Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 602 students in grades 7-8, Santa Teresa 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 28% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Sierra 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 23% (which is lower 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 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
602 students
752 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#352 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
251
Grade 7 Students
307
252
Grade 8 Students
295
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
97%
84%
% Black
n/a
2%
n/a
% White
3%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
