Hermosa Middle School vs. Heights Middle School
Should you attend Hermosa Middle School or Heights Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hermosa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades 6-8, Hermosa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Heights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
622 students
718 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#269 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
208
220
Grade 7 Students
198
238
Grade 8 Students
216
260
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
28%
29%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
33%
31%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
31%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
