Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atalaya Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Atalaya Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atalaya Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Atalaya Elementary School?
272 students attend Atalaya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Atalaya Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atalaya Elementary School?
Atalaya Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atalaya Elementary School offer ?
Atalaya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Atalaya Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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