Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, White Sands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
White Sands Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Sands Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend White Sands Elementary School?
275 students attend White Sands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of White Sands Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sands Elementary School?
White Sands Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Sands Elementary School offer ?
White Sands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is White Sands Elementary School part of?
I'm not kidding when I say all the teachers are really nice, sports are really fun, there are a lot of options for electives, and in general, it's really a fun school to be at.
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