Serving 406 students in grades 6-8, Tse Bit Ai Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tse Bit Ai Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tse Bit Ai Middle School's student population of 406 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Tse Bit Ai Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tse Bit Ai Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
92%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tse Bit Ai Middle School's ranking?
Tse Bit Ai Middle School is ranked #759 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tse Bit Ai Middle School?
406 students attend Tse Bit Ai Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tse Bit Ai Middle School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tse Bit Ai Middle School?
Tse Bit Ai Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tse Bit Ai Middle School offer ?
Tse Bit Ai Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tse Bit Ai Middle School part of?
Tse Bit Ai Middle School is part of Central School District.
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