Southern Nm Corrections vs. Sierra Middle School
Should you attend Southern Nm Corrections or Sierra 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
Top Rankings
Southern Nm Corrections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Sierra Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Southern Nm Corrections serves 7 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 799 students in grades 6-8, Sierra 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 23% (which is lower 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 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
8-12
6-8
Total Students
7 students
799 students
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#352 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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23%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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35%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
279
Grade 7 Students
-
243
Grade 8 Students
-
277
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
57%
83%
% Black
14%
2%
% White
29%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.58
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
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100%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
6%
n/a
