Serving 42 students in grades 6-8, Miranda Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
57%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
23%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
How many students attend Miranda Junior High School?
42 students attend Miranda Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Miranda Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miranda Junior High School?
Miranda Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Miranda Junior High School offer ?
Miranda Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Miranda Junior High School part of?
Miranda Junior High School is part of Springer Municipal Schools School District.
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