Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Velarde 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than 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.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 58 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Velarde 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 Velarde Elementary School is 0.04, 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Velarde Elementary School?
58 students attend Velarde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Velarde Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velarde Elementary School?
Velarde Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Velarde Elementary School offer ?
Velarde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Velarde Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 58 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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