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Heights Middle School

3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Heights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is equal to 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 68% 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: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (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

Heights 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
Heights Middle School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
718 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 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
Heights 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 Heights Middle School is 0.72, 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)
#269 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heights Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heights 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.
34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heights 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.
43%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heights 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
29%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Heights Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heights Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heights Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heights Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
32%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heights 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
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Heights 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 Heights Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Heights 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
42%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heights 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
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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 Heights Middle School's ranking?
Heights Middle School is ranked #269 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Heights Middle School often compared to?
Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermosa Middle School, Tibbetts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Heights Middle School?
718 students attend Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Heights Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Middle School?
Heights Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heights Middle School offer ?
Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heights Middle School part of?
Heights Middle School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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