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Public School | Grades 6-8 | Roswell Independent Schools

Sierra Middle School is located in Roswell, NM and is one of 5 middle schools in Roswell Independent Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 613 students in grades 6-8.

Sierra Middle School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Mexico in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sierra Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Sierra Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Mexico average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sierra Middle School's students and teachers. more

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615 South Sycamore Ave, Roswell, NM 88203

(505) 627-2511

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 613

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Sierra Middle School had 81% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Mexico had 67% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

69%

White

26%

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Roswell Independent Schools District Spending

$8,295Per Pupil

The Roswell Independent Schools spends $8,295 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Roswell Independent Schools District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Sierra Middle School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Mexico average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the NMSBA

What is it?

The New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, science and math in grades 3 through 9.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below beginning step, nearing proficiency, proficient or advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Sierra Middle School

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Roswell Independent Schools District Spending

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the NMSBA

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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