Serving 288 students in grades 7-8, La Plata Middle School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 288 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
La Plata 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 La Plata Middle School is 0.37, 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.
La Plata Middle School is ranked #382 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend La Plata Middle School?
288 students attend La Plata Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of La Plata Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Plata Middle School?
La Plata Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Plata Middle School offer ?
La Plata Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Plata Middle School part of?
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- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nob Yurcic
54/10/2012
its a really great school. every ones nice and the teachers are good at teaching u a way that you understand the subject
- Posted by Student/Alumni - toni_
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 288 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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