Enrollment
26
Middle
DISTRICT 40 · STATE 335
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKE ARTHUR·NCES 350147000701
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE
700 BROADWAY, LAKE ARTHUR, NM 88253 · (575) 365-2000 · Chaves County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL26 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.7:1 · STATE 12.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
26 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 7 | 27% |
| Grade 7 | 11 | 42% |
| Grade 8 | 8 | 31% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE→LAKE ARTHUR HIGH
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within LAKE ARTHUR. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
59.1%
NM avg 44.2%
What this means: On the NM-MSSA + NM-ASR, New Mexico's statewide test, about 59 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The New Mexico average is about 44 of 100.
Source: NM-MSSA + NM-ASR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Chaves County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 26 | #155 of 160 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
26
+4 (+18%) vs 2020
-24% since 1990-91, when it was 34
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 7.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | 3.2 | 8.1:1 | 100% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 27 | 3.5 | 7.8:1 | 100% (27) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 4.3 | 8.1:1 | 100% (35) |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 86% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 31 | 3.4 | 9.1:1 | 87% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 28 | 2 | 14.0:1 | 89% (25) |
| 2010-11 | 31 | 5 | 6.2:1 | 90% (28) |
| 2000-01 | 41 | 5 | 8.2:1 | 73% (30) |
| 1990-91 | 34 | 2 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (31 to 26); teachers down 6% (3.4 to 3.2).
About LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE operates as a very small middle school in LAKE ARTHUR, New Mexico. There are 26 students enrolled, covering grades 6 through 8. That puts enrollment 92% below the 335-student average for middle schools in New Mexico.
LAKE ARTHUR serves 121 students across 3 schools.
By race and ethnicity, LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE is 85% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 15% White. The school's Hispanic share is 26 points above the 58% share among Chaves County residents.
The school lists 3.2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. The average for middle schools in New Mexico, 12.5:1, is higher. A total of 26 students, or 100%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 100% average for public schools in Chaves County.
Chaves County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $52,938 a year, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Chaves County number 33, with about 10,504 students.
Of the public schools around it, LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE is closest to LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE is coded as Rural: Distant in federal locale data.
An 18% rise took enrollment from 22 in 2020-21 to 26 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Chaves County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
64,217
Census ACS
Median income
$52,938
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
10,504 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAKE ARTHUR
- LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARYElementary · 67 students
- LAKE ARTHUR HIGHHigh · 28 students
Other schools in LAKE ARTHUR
- LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARYElementary · 67 students
- LAKE ARTHUR HIGHHigh · 28 students
Nearby schools
- LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 67
- LAKE ARTHUR HIGH0.0 mi · 28
- HAGERMAN ELEMENTARY8.6 mi · 217
- HAGERMAN MIDDLE8.6 mi · 70
- HAGERMAN HIGH8.7 mi · 121
- ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH10.5 mi · 539
Frequently asked questions
About LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLEHow many students attend LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE?
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE enrolls approximately 26 students in grades 06-08.
Is LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE have?
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.
How diverse is LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE?
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE reports a student body of 15% White, 85% Hispanic.
What district is LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE in?
LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE is part of LAKE ARTHUR.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.