Serving 73 students in grades 6-8, Melrose Junior ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Melrose Junior 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 Melrose Junior is 0.46, 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.
Melrose Junior is ranked #200 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Melrose Junior?
73 students attend Melrose Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Melrose Junior students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose Junior?
Melrose Junior has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
