Thoreau Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Thoreau, New Mexico 87323 · Gallup
#49 of 138 middle schools in New Mexico
#13258 of 15,369 nationally
About Thoreau Middle
Thoreau Middle is a public middle located in Thoreau, in the Gallup school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 362 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 49th of 138 ranked middle schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (99th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 362.
There are 3 schools in Thoreau; Thoreau Middle ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)7.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thoreau Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thoreau Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thoreau Middle a good school?
Thoreau Middle has a Success Index (US) of 22.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #49 of 138 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thoreau Middle rank in New Mexico?
Thoreau Middle ranks #49 of 138 middle schools in New Mexico and #13258 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thoreau Middle?
Thoreau Middle had 362 students in 2025.
Is Thoreau Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Thoreau Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thoreau Middle?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Thoreau Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.