Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barranca Mesa 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 59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Barranca Mesa 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 Barranca Mesa Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Barranca Mesa Elementary School?
422 students attend Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barranca Mesa Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barranca Mesa Elementary School?
Barranca Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barranca Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Barranca Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Barranca Mesa Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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