Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Casita Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
La Casita Elementary School 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 La Casita Elementary School is 0.08, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend La Casita Elementary School?
243 students attend La Casita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of La Casita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Casita Elementary School?
La Casita Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Casita Elementary School offer ?
La Casita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Casita Elementary School part of?
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