Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Yucca 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yucca Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yucca Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yucca Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Yucca Middle School often compared to?
Yucca Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W D Gattis Middle School, Marshall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Yucca Middle School?
549 students attend Yucca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Yucca Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucca Middle School?
Yucca Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yucca Middle School offer ?
Yucca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Yucca Middle School part of?
Yucca Middle School is part of Clovis Municipal Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 1/5/2021
The teachers very aggressive. The room is covered in inapropriate drawing and the food is disgusting.
3 8/12/2018
It was a decent learning experience, some of the teachers were VERY aggressive and had a victim complex. The facility was usually poorly cleaned, the art and tech programs were not properly funded/ the funds went to unnecessary things. There where a lot of extracurricular activities, choir was not properly funded to go on trips and was barely scrapping by to go on the year-end trip. I don't know the sports but the weight room seems old and some of the equipment seems dangerous. Overall, the learning experience was okay but most of the stuff is old, run down, and needs to be replaced and the funding needs to be going to better things.
5 5/9/2017
Yucca is very nice, friendly faculty and staff. My student is very happy here and gets to go to school with all the other military students.
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