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Magdalena Middle

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Magdalena Middle ranks 76 th of 192 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 192 New Mexico Middle Schools

Better than 60% of New Mexico middle schools

Summary

Magdalena Middle is a public middle school in Magdalena, New Mexico, serving 68 students in grades 6-8. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from the bottom 10% to the top 30% of New Mexico middle schools.

Magdalena Middle has a high percentage of Hispanic and White students, and all of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-needs population. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranging from 35% to 48.15% and struggling in Mathematics, with proficiency rates consistently below the state average. However, Magdalena Middle has performed relatively well in Science, with 8th-grade proficiency rates reaching as high as 47.62%, significantly above the state average. The school also maintains a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 9.4 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby R. Sarracino Middle School (12.1 students per teacher).

While Magdalena Middle's performance has fluctuated, the school's strengths in serving specific student subgroups and its emphasis on Science are noteworthy. The low student-teacher ratio may also contribute to the school's academic performance in certain areas. As Magdalena Middle continues to develop, maintaining consistent academic achievement, addressing the needs of all student subgroups, and leveraging its unique resources will be crucial for the school's success.

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,307

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825

(575) 854-2241

District: Magdalena

Students who attend Magdalena Middle usually attend:

High:

Magdalena High

Feeder schools for Magdalena Middle:

Elementary:

Magdalena Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.5%

American Indian:

31.9%

White:

20.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 70th percentile in 2022 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the New Mexico median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 70th-percentile peak (2022) to 60th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg31%

New Mexico avg35%

76^th of 192

New Mexico public middle schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 13% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	76 of 192	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.4	80 of 165	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.5	109 of 239	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.0	70 of 232	69.8%	★★★★☆
2019	21.0	161 of 200	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.3	122 of 186	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.9	101 of 176	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.1	147 of 208	29.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	20.8	180 of 207	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	19.9	192 of 222	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	15.6	177 of 193	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	23.1	143 of 178	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.5	145 of 173	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	29.1	134 of 179	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	22.6	142 of 178	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.1	138 of 172	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	25.2	134 of 171	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	30.5	111 of 156	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	39.2	91 of 157	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	36.6	79 of 162	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.0	87 of 213	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.8	81 of 220	63.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	50.0	45 of 154	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	65 of 204	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.6	36 of 214	83.2%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	39.4	22 of 33	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	54.9	58 of 173	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	59 of 144	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.8	76 of 227	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.3	34 of 223	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	26.1	137 of 175	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.7	90 of 168	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	40.9	70 of 161	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.0	89 of 221	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.7	47 of 213	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	54.1	54 of 151	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	30.4	42 of 67	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	84.9	20 of 178	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	24 of 142	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.6	72 of 229	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.1	28 of 187	85.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)89th percentile+28 vs school

Hispanic (2024)71st percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2024)57th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2024)51st percentile~ school

Native American (2022)37th percentile-33 vs school

Homeless (2022)33rd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

Science48%+13 vs state

English Language Arts38%-6 vs state

Mathematics20%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)				NM-MSSA Mathematics (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Magdalena Middle	Public	6-8	201 Duggins Dr	Magdalena	87825	Socorro County	Magdalena	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 854-2241	69	4	15.7	100.0%	14 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	50.3	76^th of 192 public middle schools	60.4%		37.4	80^th of 165 public middle schools	51.5%	4	47.6	48.2		38.1	38.5		20.0	$18,307
R. Sarracino Middle	Public	6-8	1425 El Camino Real	Socorro	87801	Socorro County	Socorro	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 835-0283	221	15	15.2	97.7%	17 (7.7%)	1 (0.5%)	183 (82.8%)	3 (1.4%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	19.7	160^th of 192 public middle schools	16.7%		15.3	144^th of 165 public middle schools	12.7%	16	27.1	33.3	22.4	38.0	31.8	17.4	10.6	$10,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Magdalena Middle

What is the racial makeup of Magdalena Middle?

Students at Magdalena Middle are 43% Hispanic, 32% American Indian, 20% White, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Magdalena Middle in?

Magdalena

What high school do graduates of Magdalena Middle attend?

Students who attend Magdalena Middle usually go on to attend Magdalena High

How many students attend Magdalena Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 69 students attended Magdalena Middle.

Is Magdalena Middle a good school?

Magdalena Middle ranks 76^th of 192 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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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.

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