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Washington Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 489 students

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3 stars

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted November 26, 2012

Hate the administration,love the school,its a hassel with the dress when ms hale was there


Posted July 30, 2009

LOVE THIS SCHOOL.!! RAIDER PRIDE =]
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 30, 2009

Excellent Dual Language program. Great improvements.


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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.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

168 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
14%

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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
22%
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.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

173 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
12%
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 Students19%
Female17%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current2%
English Language Learner Exited32%

Reading

All Students32%
Female34%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities4%
English Language Learner Current2%
English Language Learner Exited51%
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 Students21%
Female21%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities4%
English Language Learner Current2%
English Language Learner Exited37%

Reading

All Students35%
Female37%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities11%
English Language Learner Current12%
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 Students26%
Female20%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities4%
English Language Learner Current6%
English Language Learner Exited39%

Reading

All Students34%
Female35%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities13%
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exited52%
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 94% 56%
White 3% 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 99%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1101 Park SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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