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Loving Middle

Summary:

Loving Middle School is a public middle school located in Loving, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 150 students. The school is part of the Loving District, which is ranked 46 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Loving Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, Loving Middle's ELA proficiency rate was 43%, compared to the state average of 39%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 28%, compared to the state average of 25%. The school has also shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as Male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, often ranking in the top half or top third of New Mexico middle schools for these groups.

Despite the fact that 100% of Loving Middle's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, the school has consistently performed well, often ranking in the top half or top third of New Mexico middle schools for Low Socioeconomic Status students. Compared to the nearby Carlsbad schools, Loving Middle generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Mathematics, even though the Carlsbad schools have lower percentages of free or reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 South Sixth
       Loving, NM  88256

(575) 745-2051

District: Loving

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,921 Help


Students who attend Loving Middle usually attend:

High:    Loving High

Feeder schools for Loving Middle:

Elementary:    Loving Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.7%
White:
28.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Loving Middle ranks better than 60.9% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.7%), White (28.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loving Middle is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loving Middle is $14,921.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Loving Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Loving Middle 92nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Loving Middle in the ranking list.)

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Loving:

SchoolDigger ranks Loving 46th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Loving Middle

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Rank History for all students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.75 113th 157 28.0%
2006 44.93 86th 156 44.9%
2007 53.20 69th 171 59.6%
2008 42.89 91st 172 47.1%
2009 51.52 76th 178 57.3%
2010 34.74 117th 179 34.6%
2011 29.85 122nd 173 29.5%
2012 19.16 149th 178 16.3%
2013 29.98 136th 193 29.5%
2014 36.53 142nd 222 36.0%
2015 18.45 189th 207 8.7%
2016 14.69 202nd 208 2.9%
2017 41.79 99th 176 43.8%
2018 47.09 88th 186 52.7%
2019 46.51 91st 200 54.5%
2022 41.43 113th 232 51.3%
2023 56.16 82nd 239 65.7%
2024 51.91 92nd 235 60.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.37 39th 69 43.5%
2023 41.57 29th 97 70.1%
2024 43.91 26th 91 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.12 16th 58 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 54th 168 67.9%
2019 60.45 51st 175 70.9%
2022 49.82 80th 223 64.1%
2023 65.51 62nd 227 72.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.65 18th 33 45.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 69th 156 55.8%
2019 51.14 64th 160 60.0%
2022 32.73 115th 220 47.7%
2023 49.46 89th 213 58.2%
2024 33.94 133rd 217 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.84 75th 152 50.7%
2022 48.78 78th 213 63.4%
2023 57.99 80th 221 63.8%
2024 62.60 61st 219 72.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.64 66th 149 55.7%
2019 45.69 66th 150 56.0%
2022 39.05 100th 214 53.3%
2023 51.27 80th 204 60.8%
2024 48.40 83rd 206 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Loving Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.98 26th 121 78.5%
2022 40.70 113th 187 39.6%
2023 52.00 95th 229 58.5%
2024 32.74 123rd 181 32.0%
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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 Loving Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 17 1 0 71 2 n/a n/a 0 91
1991 26 1 0 78 2 n/a n/a 0 107
1992 28 1 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1993 34 0 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1994 28 0 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1995 23 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 23 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 34 0 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1998 34 0 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 27 0 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2000 29 0 0 118 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2001 33 0 0 124 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2002 27 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2003 27 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2004 36 0 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2005 32 0 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2006 33 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2007 31 0 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2008 29 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 27 0 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2010 31 0 1 117 0 0 0 0 149
2011 37 0 1 120 0 0 0 0 158
2012 38 0 2 113 0 0 0 0 153
2013 44 0 2 110 0 0 0 0 156
2014 41 0 1 106 1 0 0 0 149
2015 37 0 2 96 1 0 0 0 136
2016 30 0 1 104 1 0 0 0 136
2017 25 1 1 100 0 0 0 0 127
2018 36 0 0 95 1 0 0 0 132
2019 37 1 0 94 1 0 0 0 133
2020 40 2 0 114 1 0 0 0 157
2021 38 3 0 104 0 0 0 0 145
2022 47 2 0 106 0 0 0 0 155
2023 47 1 0 96 0 0 6 0 150
2024 45 0 0 114 0 0 0 0 159

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 Loving Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 91 4.4 20.6 n/a
1991 107 6.7 15.9 n/a
1992 113 7.4 15.2 n/a
1993 124 8.1 15.3 n/a
1994 127 6.8 18.7 n/a
1995 126 8.3 15.2 n/a
1996 126 8.3 15.2 n/a
1997 131 8.0 16.4 n/a
1998 127 9.0 14.1 n/a
1999 128 9.5 13.5 21.9
2000 148 10.6 14.0 73
2001 158 11.3 14.0 75.9
2002 118 11.4 10.4 71.2
2003 118 11.4 10.4 71.2
2004 142 11.3 12.6 81.7
2005 148 9.7 15.3 64.9
2006 136 10.3 13.2 67.6
2007 130 7.0 18.6 97.7
2008 131 7.8 16.8 97.7
2009 138 8.4 16.4 97.8
2010 149 7.9 18.7 98
2011 158 7.2 21.7 98.1
2012 153 8.2 18.5 98
2013 156 8.9 17.4 98.1
2014 149 9.3 16.0 98
2015 136 11.0 12.3 80.9
2016 136 0.0 n/a 97.8
2017 127 10.9 11.5 100
2018 132 9.8 13.3 100
2019 133 9.2 14.4 100
2020 157 11.7 13.4 100
2021 145 13.5 10.6 100
2022 155 13.0 11.8 100
2023 150 13.1 11.4 100
2024 159 14.4 11.0 97.5

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 Loving Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 91 4.4 20.6 n/a
1991 107 6.7 15.9 n/a
1992 113 7.4 15.2 n/a
1993 124 8.1 15.3 n/a
1994 127 6.8 18.7 n/a
1995 126 8.3 15.2 n/a
1996 126 8.3 15.2 n/a
1997 131 8.0 16.4 n/a
1998 127 9.0 14.1 n/a
1999 128 9.5 13.5 21.9
2000 148 10.6 14.0 73
2001 158 11.3 14.0 75.9
2002 118 11.4 10.4 71.2
2003 118 11.4 10.4 71.2
2004 142 11.3 12.6 81.7
2005 148 9.7 15.3 64.9
2006 136 10.3 13.2 67.6
2007 130 7.0 18.6 97.7
2008 131 7.8 16.8 97.7
2009 138 8.4 16.4 97.8
2010 149 7.9 18.7 98
2011 158 7.2 21.7 98.1
2012 153 8.2 18.5 98
2013 156 8.9 17.4 98.1
2014 149 9.3 16.0 98
2015 136 11.0 12.3 80.9
2016 136 0.0 n/a 97.8
2017 127 10.9 11.5 100
2018 132 9.8 13.3 100
2019 133 9.2 14.4 100
2020 157 11.7 13.4 100
2021 145 13.5 10.6 100
2022 155 13.0 11.8 100
2023 150 13.1 11.4 100
2024 159 14.4 11.0 97.5

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 Loving Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,921

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Loving 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 91st of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 82nd of 239 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Loving Middle)3733.3
 3.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Loving)3733.3
 3.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Loving Middle)1634.5
 18.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Loving)1634.5
 18.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Loving Middle)3525
 10%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Loving)3525
 10%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Loving Middle)1724.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Loving)1724.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Loving Middle)2429.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Loving)2429.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Loving Middle)2410.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Loving)2410.4
 13.6%
   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 Students133150
 12.8%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic9496
 2.1%
Pacific Islander00
White3747
 27%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Loving Middle

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

Students at Loving Middle are 72% Hispanic, 28% White.

Loving Middle ranks 92nd of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Loving Middle.


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