Valley Middle

Valley Middle School is a small public middle school in Ribera, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with just 28 students. The school is part of the West Las Vegas School District, which is ranked 107 out of 128 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Middle School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.9 to 9.1 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby Anton Chico Middle School at 7.7 students per teacher. However, 100% of Valley Middle's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, compared to 45.45% at Anton Chico Middle. Academically, Valley Middle's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 13.6% of students proficient in mathematics, compared to 24.5% statewide and 10.8% in the West Las Vegas district.

While Valley Middle School ranks highly for English Language Learners, it ranks much lower for Hispanic students and low-socioeconomic status students. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting it is struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other middle schools in New Mexico. Comparing Valley Middle to the nearby Anton Chico Middle School provides insights into potential areas for improvement and opportunities for collaboration and learning.