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Midway Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 115 students

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Posted September 1, 2008

My daughter went to this school in the fourth and fifth grades. Now my grandchildren go here. It was an excellent school then and still is. They have a very dedicated staff and small classrooms, which helps give students more 1 on 1 time. Ms. Purdue has given this school reading skills that have surpassed all other schools, all the kids at this school love to read. I know they were a little low in their test scores for math, so that is something we need to work on, which I know this school will. And, the Parent envolvement is excellent. Which to me helps to make a better school.


Posted April 3, 2008

This school has very inexperienced staff, low test scores, and is too small to have the resources to help children who need 1-1 time.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 53% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%
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 44% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

12 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
23%
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 Students53%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
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 Students33%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
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 Students44%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
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 63% 56%
White 29% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 11%
Black 4% 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 72%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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9 Midway Rd
Polvadera, NM 87828
Phone: (505) 835-0300

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