Serving 447 students in grades 6-8, Edward Ortiz Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Edward Ortiz Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Ortiz Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Edward Ortiz Middle School is ranked #693 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Edward Ortiz Middle School often compared to?
Edward Ortiz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capital High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Edward Ortiz Middle School?
447 students attend Edward Ortiz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Edward Ortiz Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward Ortiz Middle School?
Edward Ortiz Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edward Ortiz Middle School offer ?
Edward Ortiz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edward Ortiz Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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