Enrollment
25
Middle
DISTRICT 153 · STATE 335
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST LAS VEGAS·NCES 350156000416
VALLEY MIDDLE
85 NM HWY 484, RIBERA, NM 87560 · (505) 426-2311 · San Miguel County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL25 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
6.8:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 12.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
25 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 | 9 | 36% |
| Grade 7 | 8 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 8 | 32% |
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
VALLEY MIDDLE→WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within WEST LAS VEGAS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
42.9%
NM avg 44.2%
What this means: On the NM-MSSA + NM-ASR, New Mexico's statewide test, about 43 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 VALLEY MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In San Miguel County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 25 | #158 of 160 | #6 of 6 |
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
25
-9 (-26%) vs 2020
-70% since 1990-91, when it was 82
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
was 8.5:1
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 | 25 | 3.7 | 6.8:1 | 100% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 28 | 4 | 7.1:1 | 100% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 2.9 | 9.1:1 | 100% (26) |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 4 | 8.5:1 | 100% (34) |
| 2017-18 | 33 | 4.3 | 7.6:1 | 100% (33) |
| 2015-16 | 39 | 4 | 9.8:1 | 100% (39) |
| 2010-11 | 48 | 3 | 16.0:1 | 94% (45) |
| 2000-01 | 101 | 8 | 12.6:1 | 85% (86) |
| 1990-91 | 82 | 7 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VALLEY MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (33 to 25); teachers down 16% (4.3 to 3.7).
About VALLEY MIDDLE
VALLEY MIDDLE is classified as a middle-grades school. It is located in RIBERA, New Mexico. It is open to students in grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 25 students. It has 93% fewer students than the average for middle schools in New Mexico (about 335).
VALLEY MIDDLE is one of the 10 schools that make up WEST LAS VEGAS (1,601 students in total).
The share of students at VALLEY MIDDLE who are Hispanic is 96%. Enrollment also includes 4% White. Among people living in San Miguel County, the Hispanic share is about 75%.
With 3.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 6.8:1. Middle schools in New Mexico have an average ratio of 12.5:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at VALLEY MIDDLE, 100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In San Miguel County, home to about 26,850 people, median household income comes to about $49,431, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of people live in poverty. There are 19 public schools in the county, enrolling about 3,156, VALLEY MIDDLE among them.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, VALLEY ELEMENTARY, is less than a tenth of a mile.
NCES describes the area around VALLEY MIDDLE as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment fell 26%. The ratio of students to teachers went from 8.5:1 to 6.8:1 over the same years.
VALLEY MIDDLE has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
San Miguel County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,850
Census ACS
Median income
$49,431
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
3,156 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WEST LAS VEGAS
- WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 442 students
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 345 students
- LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYElementary · 229 students
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYElementary · 189 students
- TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARYElementary · 115 students
- UNION ELEMENTARYMiddle · 90 students
Other Valley Middle schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Valley Middle. VALLEY MIDDLE is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Valley MiddleCarlsbad, CA · 807 students
- VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLGrand Forks, ND · 508 students
- Valley Middle SchoolOAKLAND, NJ · 446 students
- Valley Middle SchoolLucasville, OH · 302 students
Nearby schools
- VALLEY ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 56
- RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY18.2 mi · 51
- ANTON CHICO MIDDLE19.2 mi · 31
- UNION ELEMENTARY21.7 mi · 90
- TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY22.1 mi · 115
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL22.2 mi · 345
Frequently asked questions
About VALLEY MIDDLEWhat is the total enrollment at VALLEY MIDDLE?
VALLEY MIDDLE enrolls approximately 25 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does VALLEY MIDDLE serve?
VALLEY MIDDLE serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at VALLEY MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at VALLEY MIDDLE is approximately 6.8:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at VALLEY MIDDLE?
Student demographics at VALLEY MIDDLE are roughly 4% White, 96% Hispanic.
Is VALLEY MIDDLE public or private?
VALLEY MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by WEST LAS VEGAS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.