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LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLE

282 CASA BLANCA ROAD EXIT 108, CASA BLANCE, NM 87007GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
30
Students
Total enrolled
$16,883
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
18% vs nat'l
2.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
85% vs nat'l
29/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
41% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 30 students in grades 07–08 in CASA BLANCE, New Mexico.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,883 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 29th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLE is a small middle in CASA BLANCE, New Mexico, serving grades 07–08 with 30 students. The district invests $16,883 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 29/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLE

30
Total Students
2.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution17 male · 13 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 30 students
Student Composition
83%
Asian3%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American83%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350117000665

Academic Outcomes at LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
29
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 29th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 2th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87007

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,883Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,883
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,428
Student Support$3,208
Administration$2,026
Operations$2,532
Other$1,688
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,883 spent per student, an estimated $7,479 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
State government
68.3%
Local (property tax)
8.9%
Federal programs
22.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,883/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (29/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyCibola County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (505)285-2667
NCES ID: 350117000665
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CASA BLANCE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
282 CASA BLANCA ROAD EXIT 108, CASA BLANCE, NM 87007
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.