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Eagle Nest Middle

Summary:

Eagle Nest Middle is a public middle school located in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Cimarron District, which is ranked 36 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Eagle Nest Middle has shown strong academic performance, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in New Mexico for several years, with a peak ranking of 13 out of 207 schools in 2014-2015. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Science, but underperformed in Mathematics. The school's performance in Mathematics has been a consistent challenge, with proficiency rates below the state average in recent years. The school has a diverse student population, with a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Compared to the nearby Cimarron Middle School, which is also part of the Cimarron District, the two schools have shown similar academic strengths, with Cimarron Middle outperforming Eagle Nest Middle in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Eagle Nest Middle has shown some variation in the performance of different student subgroups over the years, with the school's performance for these subgroups declining in more recent years, indicating the need for targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 225 Lake St
       Eagle Nest, NM  87718

(575) 376-2445

District: Cimarron

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,355 Help


Students who attend Eagle Nest Middle usually attend:

High:    Cimarron High

Feeder schools for Eagle Nest Middle:

Elementary:    Cimarron Elementary
    Eagle Nest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  75

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.3%
Hispanic:
37.3%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details Eagle Nest Middle ranks better than 58.7% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), Hispanic (37.3%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Middle is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Nest Middle is $11,355.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eagle Nest Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Nest Middle 97th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Eagle Nest Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cimarron:

SchoolDigger ranks Cimarron 36th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eagle Nest Middle

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Rank History for all students at Eagle Nest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.79 45th 157 71.3%
2006 69.15 38th 156 75.6%
2007 65.31 47th 171 72.5%
2008 81.52 21st 172 87.8%
2009 82.05 20th 178 88.8%
2010 77.85 27th 179 84.9%
2011 73.20 39th 173 77.5%
2012 69.99 48th 178 73.0%
2013 87.47 18th 193 90.7%
2014 88.35 15th 222 93.2%
2015 90.77 13th 207 93.7%
2016 80.41 24th 208 88.5%
2017 73.84 29th 176 83.5%
2018 63.22 47th 186 74.7%
2019 72.80 36th 200 82.0%
2022 67.33 60th 232 74.1%
2023 45.50 116th 239 51.5%
2024 50.28 97th 235 58.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Nest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.60 20th 168 88.1%
2022 72.38 30th 223 86.5%
2023 38.25 132nd 227 41.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Eagle Nest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.38 2nd 220 99.1%
2023 39.11 119th 213 44.1%
2024 52.15 80th 217 63.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Eagle Nest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.19 43rd 151 71.5%
2019 79.43 21st 152 86.2%
2022 98.31 7th 213 96.7%
2023 47.09 100th 221 54.8%
2024 56.07 71st 219 67.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eagle Nest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.44 16th 150 89.3%
2022 99.87 4th 214 98.1%
2023 59.76 62nd 204 69.6%
2024 34.69 125th 206 39.3%
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Rank History for White students at Eagle Nest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 80th 120 33.3%
2019 67.29 23rd 121 81.0%
2022 35.56 122nd 187 34.8%
2023 46.84 108th 229 52.8%
2024 50.07 82nd 181 54.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Eagle Nest Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 97 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1995 85 0 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1996 85 0 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1997 83 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1998 96 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1999 93 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2000 95 0 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2001 96 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2002 87 2 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2003 87 2 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2004 88 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2005 91 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2006 82 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2007 62 1 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2008 74 1 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 102
2009 79 1 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2010 64 2 1 25 0 0 1 0 93
2011 52 1 1 25 1 0 2 0 82
2012 34 0 1 33 1 0 1 0 70
2013 42 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 69
2014 34 0 0 27 0 0 4 0 65
2015 48 1 0 23 0 0 3 0 75
2016 54 3 1 22 1 0 3 0 84
2017 55 2 1 29 0 0 1 0 88
2018 58 3 0 39 0 0 1 0 101
2019 53 3 1 36 0 0 1 0 94
2020 51 2 0 40 0 0 2 0 95
2021 45 2 0 31 0 0 1 0 79
2022 30 3 0 31 3 0 1 0 68
2023 38 3 0 27 1 0 4 0 73
2024 37 5 0 28 2 0 3 0 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eagle Nest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 104 5.0 20.8 n/a
1995 110 6.1 18.0 n/a
1996 110 6.1 18.0 n/a
1997 110 7.1 15.5 n/a
1998 116 7.0 16.6 n/a
1999 116 7.6 15.3 26.7
2000 121 8.8 13.8 38.8
2001 113 9.1 12.4 41.6
2002 106 8.6 12.3 29.2
2003 106 8.6 12.3 29.2
2004 99 7.8 12.7 52.5
2005 102 7.8 13.1 32.4
2006 99 7.8 12.7 29.3
2007 84 7.1 11.8 28.6
2008 102 8.8 11.6 34.3
2009 106 8.8 12.0 39.6
2010 93 8.7 10.5 41.9
2011 82 5.3 15.3 47.6
2012 70 4.5 15.5 55.7
2013 69 7.6 8.9 53.6
2014 65 5.0 13.0 50.8
2015 75 6.0 12.5 48
2016 84 7.0 12.0 52.4
2017 88 5.3 16.3 55.7
2018 101 5.7 17.7 51.5
2019 94 6.0 15.6 52.1
2020 95 6.4 14.7 58.9
2021 79 5.4 14.4 57
2022 68 5.1 13.2 55.9
2023 73 6.9 10.5 45.2
2024 75 7.9 9.4 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eagle Nest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 104 5.0 20.8 n/a
1995 110 6.1 18.0 n/a
1996 110 6.1 18.0 n/a
1997 110 7.1 15.5 n/a
1998 116 7.0 16.6 n/a
1999 116 7.6 15.3 26.7
2000 121 8.8 13.8 38.8
2001 113 9.1 12.4 41.6
2002 106 8.6 12.3 29.2
2003 106 8.6 12.3 29.2
2004 99 7.8 12.7 52.5
2005 102 7.8 13.1 32.4
2006 99 7.8 12.7 29.3
2007 84 7.1 11.8 28.6
2008 102 8.8 11.6 34.3
2009 106 8.8 12.0 39.6
2010 93 8.7 10.5 41.9
2011 82 5.3 15.3 47.6
2012 70 4.5 15.5 55.7
2013 69 7.6 8.9 53.6
2014 65 5.0 13.0 50.8
2015 75 6.0 12.5 48
2016 84 7.0 12.0 52.4
2017 88 5.3 16.3 55.7
2018 101 5.7 17.7 51.5
2019 94 6.0 15.6 52.1
2020 95 6.4 14.7 58.9
2021 79 5.4 14.4 57
2022 68 5.1 13.2 55.9
2023 73 6.9 10.5 45.2
2024 75 7.9 9.4 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eagle Nest Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,355

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Nest Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 239 Middle schools
 30.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Eagle Nest Middle)3535.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Cimarron)3133.3
 2.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (Eagle Nest Middle)6264.3
 2.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Cimarron)5758.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Nest Middle)2457.1
 33.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cimarron)2048.4
 28.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Eagle Nest Middle)5736.8
 20.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Cimarron)4335.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Nest Middle)2426.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cimarron)1429
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9473
 22.3%
African American33
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3627
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White5338
 28.3%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%45.2%
 6.9%

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Eagle Nest Middle ranks 97th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Eagle Nest Middle usually go on to attend Cimarron High

In the 2023-24 school year, 75 students attended Eagle Nest Middle.

Students at Eagle Nest Middle are 49% White, 37% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.


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