Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alcalde Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Alcalde Elementary 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 Alcalde Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Alcalde Elementary School is ranked #529 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Alcalde Elementary School?
160 students attend Alcalde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alcalde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcalde Elementary School?
Alcalde Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alcalde Elementary School offer ?
Alcalde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Alcalde Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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