Serving 1,099 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George I Sanchez 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 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,099 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
George I Sanchez 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 George I Sanchez is 0.26, 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend George I Sanchez?
1,099 students attend George I Sanchez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of George I Sanchez students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George I Sanchez?
George I Sanchez has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does George I Sanchez offer ?
George I Sanchez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
Teachers do not communicate very well or at all. The staff is not very well informed and the administration does not properly inform parents of available opportunities to help their children.
- Posted by Parent - Parent of a 4th grader
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,099 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
