Middle Schools in Lake Arthur

Summary:

Lake Arthur, New Mexico has only one middle school, Lake Arthur Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with a dramatic decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years and academic performance well below the state average.

Lake Arthur Middle School has a very small student population of only 27 students, and an extremely high rate of 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a highly economically disadvantaged student body. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 1, which could be an advantage, its academic performance remains a concern. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 23% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39%.

The data suggests that addressing the challenges faced by Lake Arthur Middle School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its Lake Arthur community. Targeted interventions, support programs, and ensuring adequate funding and resources could be crucial in improving the school's academic performance and overall ranking.

District Detail

700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253

(575) 365-2000

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 121

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Lake Arthur Middle	Public	6-8	700 Broadway	Lake Arthur	88253	Chaves County	Lake Arthur	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 365-2000	26	3	8.1	100.0%	4 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	59.1	$53,605

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.