White Sands Middle School serves 112 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
34%
62%
Black
11%
2%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
How many students attend White Sands Middle School?
112 students attend White Sands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of White Sands Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Sands Middle School?
White Sands Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Sands Middle School offer ?
White Sands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White Sands Middle School part of?
White Sands Middle School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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