Serving 627 students in grades 6-8, Chaparral Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Chaparral Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Chaparral Middle School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Chaparral Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
46%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Chaparral Middle School is ranked #357 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Chaparral Middle School often compared to?
Chaparral Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Middle School, Holloman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Middle School?
627 students attend Chaparral Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Chaparral Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Middle School?
Chaparral Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chaparral Middle School offer ?
Chaparral Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chaparral Middle School part of?
Chaparral Middle School is part of Alamogordo School District.
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