Sierra Middle

Summary:

Sierra Middle is a public middle school located in Roswell, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 627. The school is part of the Roswell Independent Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sierra Middle faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates in state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 23% of students were proficient or better in Language Arts, 15% in Mathematics, and 26% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking among New Mexico middle schools has declined over the years, from a high of 84th out of 193 schools in 2012-2013 to 174th out of 239 schools in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. Sierra Middle's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as its African American and Hispanic students, who rank significantly lower than their peers at other schools in the district.

When compared to other middle schools in the Roswell Independent Schools district, such as Berrendo Middle and Mountain View Middle, Sierra Middle performs significantly worse in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed, potentially related to staffing, resources, and equity concerns for its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 615 South Sycamore Ave
       Roswell, NM  88203


(575) 627-2850

District: Roswell

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,359 Help


Students who attend Sierra Middle usually attend:

High:    Roswell High

Feeder schools for Sierra Middle:

Elementary:    El Capitan Elementary
    Valley View Elementary
    Washington Ave Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  627

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.9%
White:
18.7%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sierra Middle ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.9%), White (18.7%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Roswell School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Middle is 16, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Middle is $7,359, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Roswell School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sierra Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Middle 174th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Sierra Middle in the ranking list.)

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Roswell:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell 63rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 42.32 86th 157 45.2%
2006 48.16 76th 156 51.3%
2007 52.58 70th 171 59.1%
2008 44.19 87th 172 49.4%
2009 42.85 98th 178 44.9%
2010 42.27 96th 179 46.4%
2011 39.60 95th 173 45.1%
2012 44.36 92nd 178 48.3%
2013 49.53 84th 193 56.5%
2014 47.67 114th 222 48.6%
2015 43.24 98th 207 52.7%
2016 32.09 143rd 208 31.3%
2017 30.12 120th 176 31.8%
2018 30.96 125th 186 32.8%
2019 35.28 123rd 200 38.5%
2022 25.38 160th 232 31.0%
2023 24.45 174th 239 27.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.81 82nd 97 15.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.92 29th 44 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.49 98th 168 41.7%
2019 44.02 89th 175 49.1%
2022 31.48 127th 223 43.0%
2023 27.32 163rd 227 28.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 109th 156 30.1%
2019 32.65 104th 160 35.0%
2022 21.24 152nd 220 30.9%
2023 23.27 171st 213 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.73 105th 151 30.5%
2019 34.57 97th 152 36.2%
2022 25.89 134th 213 37.1%
2023 20.90 177th 221 19.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.03 54th 55 1.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.43 111th 149 25.5%
2019 33.47 93rd 150 38.0%
2022 25.11 139th 214 35.0%
2023 18.88 175th 204 14.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sierra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.90 101st 120 15.8%
2019 29.45 90th 121 25.6%
2022 21.31 161st 187 13.9%
2023 19.97 186th 229 18.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Sierra Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 220 2 0 153 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1991 226 4 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 213 7 0 196 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1993 208 6 2 173 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 234 5 1 206 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 225 5 0 206 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 225 5 0 206 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 204 11 0 194 1 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 201 14 3 191 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 191 11 5 223 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 192 14 2 223 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 171 15 2 229 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 149 10 0 207 4 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 149 10 0 207 4 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 156 7 0 228 7 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 226 17 3 395 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2006 203 14 5 373 1 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 184 18 5 380 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2008 165 20 3 356 4 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 165 30 1 386 3 n/a n/a 0 585
2010 163 27 2 387 2 0 0 0 581
2011 161 24 4 423 1 0 0 0 613
2012 160 14 2 424 1 0 0 0 601
2013 169 16 2 425 3 0 0 0 615
2014 153 16 2 415 3 0 0 0 589
2015 152 17 3 458 1 1 0 0 632
2016 132 16 4 469 1 1 0 0 623
2017 147 22 2 522 0 1 0 0 694
2018 143 28 3 486 0 0 1 0 661
2019 166 27 3 516 3 0 2 0 717
2020 144 24 5 507 5 0 2 0 687
2021 124 26 4 512 4 0 1 0 671
2022 113 21 2 518 2 0 1 0 657
2023 117 22 2 482 2 0 2 0 627

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 376 22.5 16.7 n/a
1991 416 23.7 17.5 n/a
1992 416 21.4 19.4 n/a
1993 389 21.6 18.0 n/a
1994 447 24.7 18.1 n/a
1995 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1996 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1997 410 26.5 15.5 n/a
1998 411 26.5 15.5 n/a
1999 431 27.9 15.4 38.5
2000 433 28.5 15.2 45.7
2001 419 30.1 13.9 59.4
2002 370 25.0 14.8 49.2
2003 370 25.0 14.8 49.2
2004 398 27.2 14.6 68.3
2005 642 36.7 17.5 69.6
2006 596 38.7 15.4 70
2007 590 41.1 14.4 60.2
2008 548 38.1 14.4 63.9
2009 585 37.3 15.7 0.3
2010 581 37.7 15.3 68.8
2011 613 35.7 17.1 80.6
2012 601 35.7 16.8 82.9
2013 615 36.7 16.7 76.4
2014 589 35.7 16.4 78.3
2015 632 36.0 17.5 64.6
2016 623 37.0 16.8 100
2017 694 39.2 17.6 100
2018 661 37.5 17.6 100
2019 717 32.5 22.0 100
2020 687 33.5 20.5 100
2021 671 41.5 16.1 100
2022 657 40.5 16.2 100
2023 627 39.0 16.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 376 22.5 16.7 n/a
1991 416 23.7 17.5 n/a
1992 416 21.4 19.4 n/a
1993 389 21.6 18.0 n/a
1994 447 24.7 18.1 n/a
1995 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1996 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1997 410 26.5 15.5 n/a
1998 411 26.5 15.5 n/a
1999 431 27.9 15.4 38.5
2000 433 28.5 15.2 45.7
2001 419 30.1 13.9 59.4
2002 370 25.0 14.8 49.2
2003 370 25.0 14.8 49.2
2004 398 27.2 14.6 68.3
2005 642 36.7 17.5 69.6
2006 596 38.7 15.4 70
2007 590 41.1 14.4 60.2
2008 548 38.1 14.4 63.9
2009 585 37.3 15.7 0.3
2010 581 37.7 15.3 68.8
2011 613 35.7 17.1 80.6
2012 601 35.7 16.8 82.9
2013 615 36.7 16.7 76.4
2014 589 35.7 16.4 78.3
2015 632 36.0 17.5 64.6
2016 623 37.0 16.8 100
2017 694 39.2 17.6 100
2018 661 37.5 17.6 100
2019 717 32.5 22.0 100
2020 687 33.5 20.5 100
2021 671 41.5 16.1 100
2022 657 40.5 16.2 100
2023 627 39.0 16.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,359

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 174th of 239 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Middle)1921.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)2628.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Middle)1618.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)1725.2
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Middle)2330.7
 7.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)2734.7
 7.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Middle)1821.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)2122.9
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Middle)1922
 3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)2427.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Middle)1212.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)1815.5
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students717627
 12.6%
African American2722
 18.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic516482
 6.6%
Pacific Islander00
White166117
 29.5%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Sierra Middle are 77% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 627 students attended Sierra Middle.

Students who attend Sierra Middle usually go on to attend Roswell High

Sierra Middle ranks 174th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star 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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