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Valley Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 48 students

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Posted September 19, 2008

This school is a small content place.. where learning is fun.Going here was a great experience. Its not to big which made it more easy to learn and everybody is friends and gets along. There is no violence what so ever.It's a very nice middle school. i enjoyed all my middle school years here.
—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.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
9%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

11 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
14%
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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
0%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
0%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

19 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
14%
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 Students0%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
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 Students23%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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

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 92% 56%
White 5% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 11%
Black 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 95%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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179 Bridge St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone: (505) 426-2311

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