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Bluewater Elementary School

15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bluewater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20% in NM
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bluewater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bluewater Elementary School's student population of 70 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
70 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bluewater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluewater Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#101 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-49%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bluewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bluewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bluewater Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
36%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bluewater Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
26%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bluewater Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
2%
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White
35%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Bluewater Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bluewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bluewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluewater Elementary School's ranking?
Bluewater Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bluewater Elementary School?
70 students attend Bluewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Bluewater Elementary School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluewater Elementary School?
Bluewater Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluewater Elementary School offer ?
Bluewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bluewater Elementary School part of?
Bluewater Elementary School is part of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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