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Caton Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 134 students

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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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
38%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

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

All Students22%
Female10%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female43%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
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%
Female29%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited20%

Reading

All Students42%
Female50%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited60%
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 Students45%
Female52%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female67%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
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

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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 55% 56%
White 44% 29%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 11%
Black N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1106 16th St
Eunice, NM 88231
Phone: (505) 394-2524

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