Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matheson Park 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Matheson Park 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 Matheson Park Elementary School is 0.52, 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 is Matheson Park Elementary School's ranking?
Matheson Park Elementary School is ranked #487 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Matheson Park Elementary School?
164 students attend Matheson Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Matheson Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matheson Park Elementary School?
Matheson Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Matheson Park Elementary School offer ?
Matheson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Matheson Park Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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