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Bernalillo Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 454 students

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Posted December 8, 2007

My son is an 8th grader and is progressing respectivly in AP classes. He enjoys the Prfriends he has made and I think the new Principal is doing very well (his fisrt year here!
—Submitted by Vicki, a parent


Posted December 7, 2007

this is a good school. i like it. the people were friendly. my experience there was a great time. thank u guys for creating such a great school. :)
—Submitted by a student


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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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

136 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
26%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
29%
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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

161 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 Students16%
Female14%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Native American9%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities4%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited20%

Reading

All Students35%
Female42%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native American20%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities4%
English Language Learner Current2%
English Language Learner Exited49%
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 Students35%
Female35%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native American28%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Current5%
English Language Learner Exited47%

Reading

All Students46%
Female47%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Native American36%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Current10%
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 Students37%
Female38%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native American8%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Current10%
English Language Learner Exited42%

Reading

All Students50%
Female66%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native American40%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Current18%
English Language Learner Exited64%
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 62% 56%
American Indian/Alaska Native 27% 11%
White 10% 29%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black N/A 3%
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 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Phone: (505) 867-3309

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