Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, La Promesa 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 13:1 is equal to 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: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
La Promesa 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 Promesa Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
La Promesa Elementary School is ranked #547 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 Promesa Elementary School?
205 students attend La Promesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of La Promesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Promesa Elementary School?
La Promesa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Promesa Elementary School offer ?
La Promesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is La Promesa Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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