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Truman Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1296 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 21, 2010

I love the staff everyone has a positive attitude and teachers expect alot from their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Truman has the most polite students I have ever seen at an APS school. The campus is clean and safe.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

The relationships matter! The dual language program! The Professional Learning Communities! EVERYTHING!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

I love the teachers at this school - they are excellent role models for children.


Posted April 21, 2010

Even though it is not economically great, and the school is a little old, the teachers are amazing and they genuinely care about our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Truman is gifted with teachers who care about each child's future and success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Because my son attended all three years there and despite being in a less fortunate area of town, he managed to walk away with a tremendous education. He even tested into a prestigious prep school for his 9th grade year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

My daughter has done great at Truman. The teachers care and are interested in helping my student succeed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Because this was my middle school , I learned so much there and the teachers were always so understanding
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Truman strives to give are children the best education and the communication between the students the teachers and parents is what I love the most. I'am very involed in my children education and I could've never done with out the support of the superior teachers we have at truman middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

453 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

453 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

407 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
19%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

405 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

394 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

394 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

406 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
15%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students21%
Female19%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities3%
English Language Learner Current7%
English Language Learner Exited36%

Reading

All Students34%
Female34%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exited50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students28%
Female28%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities11%
English Language Learner Current11%
English Language Learner Exited48%

Reading

All Students39%
Female43%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities12%
English Language Learner Current9%
English Language Learner Exited63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students27%
Female28%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities7%
English Language Learner Current10%
English Language Learner Exited35%

Reading

All Students45%
Female53%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities13%
English Language Learner Current16%
English Language Learner Exited59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 90% 56%
White 6% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 11%
Black 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9400 Benavides SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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