Serving 201 students in grades 6-8, Snell 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 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 201 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Snell 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 Snell Middle School is 0.19, 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.
Snell Middle School is ranked #608 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Snell Middle School?
201 students attend Snell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Snell Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snell Middle School?
Snell Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Snell Middle School offer ?
Snell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Snell Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 201 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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