C
Below Average
56/100

Valley Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 85 NM HWY 484, Ribera, NM 87560
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 35% · Math 5% proficient · 34th percentile in New Mexico
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

56
Repit Score
out of 100
28
Students
enrolled
7.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%34/100reading 62nd percentile, math 6th percentile among New Mexico middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% 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 −6 points worse 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 proficiency35% (+2 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−17 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
Hispanic25%5%reading -3 pts, math -12 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income35%5%reading +8 pts, math -11 pts47th 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 85 NM HWY 484
City Ribera
ZIP Code 87560
District 3501560
NCES School ID 350156000416
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87560

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,120
Per Capita Income $19,766
Poverty Rate 22.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%
High School or Higher 71.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,700
Median Rent $680
Owner-Occupied 76.0%
Renter-Occupied 24.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Valley Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 35.7%
Female 64.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 92.9%
White 7.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 28
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Valley Middle?
Valley Middle has a Repit School Score of 56 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 Valley Middle?
Valley Middle has 28 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1.
What grades does Valley Middle serve?
Valley Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Valley Middle receive per student?
Valley Middle receives $19,682 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

Other Schools in 87560

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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