Serving 82 students in grades 6-8, Fort Sumner Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Fort Sumner Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Sumner Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Fort Sumner Middle School is ranked #194 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Fort Sumner Middle School?
82 students attend Fort Sumner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fort Sumner Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Sumner Middle School?
Fort Sumner Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Sumner Middle School offer ?
Fort Sumner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fort Sumner Middle School part of?
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