William O'brien Middle School serves 914 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% 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
914 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
64%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William O'brien Middle School?
914 students attend William O'brien Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of William O'brien Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William O'brien Middle School?
William O'brien Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does William O'brien Middle School offer ?
William O'brien Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William O'brien Middle School part of?
William O'brien Middle School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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