Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cielo Azul Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Cielo Azul Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cielo Azul Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Cielo Azul Elementary School?
644 students attend Cielo Azul Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cielo Azul Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cielo Azul Elementary School?
Cielo Azul Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cielo Azul Elementary School offer ?
Cielo Azul Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cielo Azul Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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