Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sidney Gutierrez Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School's student population of 196 students has grown by 196% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
196 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney Gutierrez Middle School is 0.54, 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
#3 out of 810 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
43%
62%

Black
3%
2%

White
53%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney Gutierrez Middle School's ranking?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School is ranked #3 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Sidney Gutierrez Middle School often compared to?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Middle School, Berrendo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sidney Gutierrez Middle School?
196 students attend Sidney Gutierrez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sidney Gutierrez Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney Gutierrez Middle School?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sidney Gutierrez Middle School offer ?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sidney Gutierrez Middle School part of?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School is part of Roswell School District.
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