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Chaparral Middle School

1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Chaparral Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#357 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chaparral Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chaparral Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chaparral Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chaparral Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Chaparral Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chaparral Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral Middle School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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