Serving 539 students in grades 6-8, W D Gattis 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 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W D Gattis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W D Gattis Middle School's student population of 539 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W D Gattis Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W D Gattis Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
56%
62%
Black
7%
2%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W D Gattis Middle School's ranking?
W D Gattis Middle School is ranked #299 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are W D Gattis Middle School often compared to?
W D Gattis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yucca Middle School, Marshall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend W D Gattis Middle School?
539 students attend W D Gattis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of W D Gattis Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W D Gattis Middle School?
W D Gattis Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does W D Gattis Middle School offer ?
W D Gattis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W D Gattis Middle School part of?
W D Gattis Middle School is part of Clovis Municipal Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
Band program is best in Clovis, maybe even state! Honestly though, I can see why this school is rated higher than the others in the district. Our choir, vollyball team, and dance programs are also very awesome.
4 1/17/2018
As much as I said I hated it, good place, saw no bullying and the teachers were for the most part supportive, good music and sports programs, and overall an ok environment, a lot of negative students though that's just my point of view.
5 9/9/2017
Its a really good school to me from personal experience there isnt bullying atleast i havent seen and there progams for music and sports and art is really good i enjoy it here
1 5/9/2017
Constant bullying and no help from faculty. I enrolled my student in Yucca and much happier.
1 5/9/2017
Not sure why this school is rated higher than Yucca. When we moved to this school district I was excited for my kids. Now that it has been six months I wish I could move back. After school activities are a joke. My kids grades have dropped. They are no longer excited to go to school. Can't wait for high school, hopefully we move by then.
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