Serving 307 students in grades 6-8, Thoreau 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 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Thoreau 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 Thoreau Middle School is 0.47, 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.
Thoreau Middle School is ranked #754 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Thoreau Middle School?
307 students attend Thoreau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thoreau Middle School students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thoreau Middle School?
Thoreau Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thoreau Middle School offer ?
Thoreau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thoreau Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education