C
Below Average
57/100

Heights Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3700 COLLEGE BLVD, Farmington, NM 87401
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 67th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
D
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
699
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%67/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+25 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (+3 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%37%reading +26 pts, math +1 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%12%reading +25 pts, math -5 pts78th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native42%17%reading +19 pts, math +5 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%17%reading +21 pts, math +1 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3700 COLLEGE BLVD
City Farmington
ZIP Code 87401
District 3500990
NCES School ID 350099000285
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87401

Understanding the community around Heights Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,654
Per Capita Income $25,825
Poverty Rate 20.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $193,800
Median Rent $970
Owner-Occupied 61.9%
Renter-Occupied 38.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Heights Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 33.1%
American Indian 29.5%
Hispanic/Latino 27.8%
Two or More Races 7.6%
Asian 1.6%
Black 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 699
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Heights Middle School?
Heights Middle School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Heights Middle School?
Heights Middle School has 699 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Heights Middle School serve?
Heights Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Heights Middle School receive per student?
Heights Middle School receives $12,424 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Heights Middle School in 87401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$274,754
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,264
1-Year Change
+8.7%
% Renters
38.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026