Lake Arthur Middle

Lake Arthur Middle is a small public middle school in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, serving 27 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lake Arthur District, which is ranked 120 out of 128 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, Lake Arthur Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 38th to 192nd out of all New Mexico middle schools, with a current ranking of 141st for the 2023-2024 school year.

While Lake Arthur Middle has consistently underperformed the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, the school has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups. In the 2021-2022 school year, the school ranked 25th out of 214 New Mexico middle schools for Hispanic students in ELA, and 5th out of 58 schools for Special Education students in ELA. However, the school faces significant challenges, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to the nearby Dexter Middle, Artesia Zia Intermediate, and Hagerman Middle schools, Lake Arthur Middle has a much smaller student population and a lower student-teacher ratio, but generally underperforms in academic proficiency rates.

Despite the challenges, Lake Arthur Middle's low student-teacher ratio may be a potential asset, and the school has shown strengths in supporting specific student subgroups. To improve overall student outcomes, the school and district may need to explore targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique needs of its student population.