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Dulce Middle

Summary:

Dulce Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural town of Dulce, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the Dulce District, which is ranked 118 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dulce Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New Mexico middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 228 out of 235 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Dulce Middle School's academic performance is significantly below the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39%. In Mathematics, only 4% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 25%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with the school ranking 213 out of 217 New Mexico middle schools for female students, 206 out of 219 for male students, and 57 out of 59 for Native American students. Additionally, the school ranks 102 out of 107 middle schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the past three school years.

The consistent underperformance and significant gaps in student subgroup performance at Dulce Middle School indicate a pressing need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for all students. The school's location in a rural, high-poverty area and the Dulce District's low ranking may contribute to the challenges faced by the school, and the relatively low student-teacher ratio suggests that factors beyond just staffing levels may be impacting the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 113 Hawks Dr
       Dulce, NM  87528

(575) 759-3225

District: Dulce

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,914 Help


Students who attend Dulce Middle usually attend:

High:    Dulce High

Feeder schools for Dulce Middle:

Elementary:    Dulce Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
88.5%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dulce Middle ranks worse than 97% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (88.5%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dulce Middle is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dulce Middle is $15,914.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dulce Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dulce Middle 228th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Dulce Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dulce:

SchoolDigger ranks Dulce 118th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dulce Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dulce Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 13.56 147th 157 6.4%
2006 12.09 149th 156 4.5%
2007 15.24 155th 171 9.4%
2008 11.93 163rd 172 5.2%
2009 7.76 175th 178 1.7%
2010 9.30 172nd 179 3.9%
2011 10.13 167th 173 3.5%
2012 8.83 170th 178 4.5%
2013 7.18 189th 193 2.1%
2014 9.01 216th 222 2.7%
2022 7.33 219th 232 5.6%
2023 6.68 239th 239 0.0%
2024 10.63 228th 235 3.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dulce Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.43 199th 223 10.8%
2023 5.34 227th 227 0.0%
2024 12.64 102nd 107 4.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Dulce Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.87 191st 220 13.2%
2024 11.75 213th 217 1.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dulce Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.43 221st 221 0.0%
2024 11.23 206th 219 5.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Dulce Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.96 63rd 67 6.0%
2024 16.58 57th 59 3.4%
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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 Dulce Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 3 0 1 11 109 n/a n/a 0 124
1991 2 0 0 8 116 n/a n/a 0 126
1992 2 0 0 8 120 n/a n/a 0 130
1993 2 0 0 12 126 n/a n/a 0 140
1994 2 0 0 8 134 n/a n/a 0 144
1995 5 0 0 5 159 n/a n/a 0 169
1996 5 0 0 5 159 n/a n/a 0 169
1997 5 0 0 5 153 n/a n/a 0 163
1998 2 0 0 8 155 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 0 1 0 9 165 n/a n/a 0 175
2000 0 0 0 8 172 n/a n/a 0 180
2001 1 1 0 9 159 n/a n/a 0 170
2002 2 0 0 17 133 n/a n/a 0 152
2003 2 0 0 17 133 n/a n/a 0 152
2004 2 0 0 11 153 n/a n/a 0 166
2005 1 0 0 6 151 n/a n/a 0 158
2006 2 0 0 8 143 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 3 0 0 6 158 n/a n/a 0 167
2008 1 0 0 8 137 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 3 0 0 7 133 n/a n/a 0 143
2010 1 0 0 9 118 0 0 0 128
2011 3 0 0 9 121 0 0 0 133
2012 0 0 2 7 133 0 0 0 142
2013 0 0 0 8 195 0 0 0 203
2014 1 0 0 6 188 0 0 0 195
2019 0 1 1 3 128 0 2 0 135
2020 0 0 1 4 110 0 1 0 116
2021 1 0 0 7 117 0 1 0 126
2022 0 1 1 5 114 0 1 0 122
2023 0 0 1 10 103 0 5 0 119
2024 0 0 0 9 115 0 6 0 130

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 Dulce Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 124 9.5 13.0 n/a
1991 126 10.5 12.0 n/a
1992 130 8.8 14.7 n/a
1993 140 8.3 16.9 n/a
1994 144 5.0 28.8 n/a
1995 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1996 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1997 163 10.0 16.3 n/a
1998 165 8.0 20.6 n/a
1999 175 8.0 21.9 80
2000 180 13.1 13.7 80
2001 170 15.2 11.2 74.7
2002 152 12.4 12.3 83.6
2003 152 12.4 12.3 83.6
2004 166 12.1 13.7 76.5
2005 158 13.0 12.2 80.4
2006 153 14.2 10.8 78.4
2007 167 12.8 13.0 98.2
2008 146 21.6 6.8 91.8
2009 143 19.1 7.5 97.9
2010 128 9.0 14.2 97.7
2011 133 14.0 9.5 97.7
2012 142 12.0 11.8 97.9
2013 203 17.1 11.8 98.5
2014 195 18.6 10.4 98.5
2019 135 12.0 11.2 100
2020 116 11.0 10.5 100
2021 126 9.1 13.8 100
2022 122 10.0 12.2 100
2023 119 13.0 9.1 100
2024 130 10.0 13.0 100

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 Dulce Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 124 9.5 13.0 n/a
1991 126 10.5 12.0 n/a
1992 130 8.8 14.7 n/a
1993 140 8.3 16.9 n/a
1994 144 5.0 28.8 n/a
1995 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1996 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1997 163 10.0 16.3 n/a
1998 165 8.0 20.6 n/a
1999 175 8.0 21.9 80
2000 180 13.1 13.7 80
2001 170 15.2 11.2 74.7
2002 152 12.4 12.3 83.6
2003 152 12.4 12.3 83.6
2004 166 12.1 13.7 76.5
2005 158 13.0 12.2 80.4
2006 153 14.2 10.8 78.4
2007 167 12.8 13.0 98.2
2008 146 21.6 6.8 91.8
2009 143 19.1 7.5 97.9
2010 128 9.0 14.2 97.7
2011 133 14.0 9.5 97.7
2012 142 12.0 11.8 97.9
2013 203 17.1 11.8 98.5
2014 195 18.6 10.4 98.5
2019 135 12.0 11.2 100
2020 116 11.0 10.5 100
2021 126 9.1 13.8 100
2022 122 10.0 12.2 100
2023 119 13.0 9.1 100
2024 130 10.0 13.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dulce Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,914

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dulce 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students135119
 11.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian128103
 19.5%
Asian11
Hispanic310
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Dulce Middle usually go on to attend Dulce High

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended Dulce Middle.

Students at Dulce Middle are 88% American Indian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Dulce Middle ranks in the bottom 3.0% of New Mexico middle schools.


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