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Upper Elementary School

624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 179 students in grades 2-6, Upper 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Upper Elementary School's student population of 179 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
179 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Upper 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 Upper Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#173 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Upper Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Upper Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Upper Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Upper Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
73%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Upper Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Upper Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Upper Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Upper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moriarty Elementary School, Mountainair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Upper Elementary School?
179 students attend Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Upper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Elementary School?
Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upper Elementary School offer ?
Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Upper Elementary School part of?
Upper Elementary School is part of Estancia Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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