Serving 333 students in grades 1-5, Yucca Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Yucca Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yucca Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Yucca Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Yucca Elementary School?
333 students attend Yucca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Yucca Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucca Elementary School?
Yucca Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yucca Elementary School offer ?
Yucca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Yucca Elementary School part of?
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