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Anton Chico Middle

Summary:

Anton Chico Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural community of Anton Chico, New Mexico, with a student population of just 34 students. The school is part of the Santa Rosa School District, which is ranked 57 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anton Chico Middle School has shown a mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 30th to 163rd out of New Mexico middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 109th out of 235 middle schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38%) and Mathematics (22%) are slightly lower than the state averages, it has outperformed the nearby Valley Middle School in academic performance. Anton Chico Middle has a high percentage of Hispanic students and a high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school has performed well in serving these student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state for its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic subgroups.

One of the most notable features of Anton Chico Middle School is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7:1 to 10.1:1 over the past few years. This suggests that the school is able to provide a highly personalized and supportive learning environment for its students, which could be a significant advantage, especially for those who may require more individual attention and support. While both Anton Chico Middle and Valley Middle face challenges in meeting the state's proficiency standards, Anton Chico Middle's strengths in serving its underrepresented student populations and its small, personalized learning environment could be valuable assets in supporting student success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1753 State Hwy 119
       Anton Chico, NM  87711

(575) 472-3171

District: Santa Rosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,867 Help


Students who attend Anton Chico Middle usually attend:

High:    Santa Rosa High

Feeder schools for Anton Chico Middle:

Elementary:    Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  33

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
White:
3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anton Chico Middle ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anton Chico Middle is 7.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anton Chico Middle is $22,867.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anton Chico Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Anton Chico Middle 109th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Anton Chico Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Santa Rosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa 57th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anton Chico Middle

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Rank History for all students at Anton Chico Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 16.54 140th 157 10.8%
2006 33.11 101st 156 35.3%
2007 14.93 158th 171 7.6%
2008 19.90 148th 172 14.0%
2009 80.63 24th 178 86.5%
2013 42.91 107th 193 44.6%
2014 50.70 102nd 222 54.1%
2015 25.22 163rd 207 21.3%
2016 46.58 92nd 208 55.8%
2018 76.99 30th 186 83.9%
2019 66.88 45th 200 77.5%
2022 69.26 55th 232 76.3%
2024 45.70 109th 235 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anton Chico Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.37 7th 168 95.8%
2019 77.46 25th 175 85.7%
2022 77.78 20th 223 91.0%
2024 49.16 44th 107 58.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Anton Chico Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.42 91st 219 58.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anton Chico Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.25 10th 149 93.3%
2019 66.38 39th 150 74.0%
2022 74.96 28th 214 86.9%
2024 37.20 119th 206 42.2%
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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 Anton Chico Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 1 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1995 0 0 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1996 0 0 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1997 1 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1998 2 0 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1999 0 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2000 1 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2001 1 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2002 0 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2003 0 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2004 1 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2005 1 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2006 3 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2007 0 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2008 2 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2009 2 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2010 1 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 20
2011 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 12
2012 1 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 26
2013 4 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 32
2014 4 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 42
2015 1 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 37
2016 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 32
2017 0 0 0 33 1 0 0 0 34
2018 2 0 0 34 1 0 0 0 37
2019 3 0 0 34 1 0 0 0 38
2020 3 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 36
2021 1 0 1 35 0 0 0 0 37
2022 1 0 1 34 0 0 0 0 36
2023 1 0 1 31 1 0 0 0 34
2024 1 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 33

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 Anton Chico Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 32 2.0 16.0 n/a
1995 51 4.5 11.3 n/a
1996 51 4.5 11.3 n/a
1997 46 3.5 13.1 n/a
1998 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
1999 49 4.0 12.3 87.8
2000 49 3.6 13.6 79.6
2001 37 3.5 10.6 51.4
2002 38 4.0 9.5 92.1
2003 38 4.0 9.5 92.1
2004 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2005 39 4.5 8.7 92.3
2006 30 3.8 7.9 90
2007 30 3.0 10.0 90
2008 27 4.3 6.3 88.9
2009 22 4.0 5.5 86.4
2010 20 4.0 5.0 85
2011 12 1.2 10.0 75
2012 26 1.2 21.6 88.5
2013 32 1.3 24.2 90.6
2014 42 3.6 11.4 92.9
2015 37 3.0 12.3 91.9
2016 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2017 34 4.0 8.3 100
2018 37 4.0 9.2 100
2019 38 2.7 13.9 100
2020 36 3.6 9.7 100
2021 37 3.8 9.5 100
2022 36 3.5 10.1 100
2023 34 4.8 7.0 100
2024 33 4.2 7.7 45.5

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 Anton Chico Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 32 2.0 16.0 n/a
1995 51 4.5 11.3 n/a
1996 51 4.5 11.3 n/a
1997 46 3.5 13.1 n/a
1998 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
1999 49 4.0 12.3 87.8
2000 49 3.6 13.6 79.6
2001 37 3.5 10.6 51.4
2002 38 4.0 9.5 92.1
2003 38 4.0 9.5 92.1
2004 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2005 39 4.5 8.7 92.3
2006 30 3.8 7.9 90
2007 30 3.0 10.0 90
2008 27 4.3 6.3 88.9
2009 22 4.0 5.5 86.4
2010 20 4.0 5.0 85
2011 12 1.2 10.0 75
2012 26 1.2 21.6 88.5
2013 32 1.3 24.2 90.6
2014 42 3.6 11.4 92.9
2015 37 3.0 12.3 91.9
2016 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2017 34 4.0 8.3 100
2018 37 4.0 9.2 100
2019 38 2.7 13.9 100
2020 36 3.6 9.7 100
2021 37 3.8 9.5 100
2022 36 3.5 10.1 100
2023 34 4.8 7.0 100
2024 33 4.2 7.7 45.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anton Chico Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $22,867

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anton Chico 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 45th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 55th of 232 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Language Arts (Anton Chico Middle)7160
 11%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Santa Rosa)3550.9
 15.9%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3834
 10.5%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic3431
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White31
 66.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students at Anton Chico Middle are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

Students who attend Anton Chico Middle usually go on to attend Santa Rosa High

In the 2023-24 school year, 33 students attended Anton Chico Middle.

Anton Chico Middle ranks 109th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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