Anton Chico Middle

Anton Chico Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural community of Anton Chico, New Mexico, with a student population of just 34 students. The school is part of the Santa Rosa School District, which is ranked 57 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anton Chico Middle School has shown a mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 30th to 163rd out of New Mexico middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 109th out of 235 middle schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38%) and Mathematics (22%) are slightly lower than the state averages, it has outperformed the nearby Valley Middle School in academic performance. Anton Chico Middle has a high percentage of Hispanic students and a high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school has performed well in serving these student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state for its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic subgroups.

One of the most notable features of Anton Chico Middle School is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7:1 to 10.1:1 over the past few years. This suggests that the school is able to provide a highly personalized and supportive learning environment for its students, which could be a significant advantage, especially for those who may require more individual attention and support. While both Anton Chico Middle and Valley Middle face challenges in meeting the state's proficiency standards, Anton Chico Middle's strengths in serving its underrepresented student populations and its small, personalized learning environment could be valuable assets in supporting student success.