Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Yucca Heights 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 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Yucca Heights 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 Yucca Heights 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 is Yucca Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Yucca Heights Elementary School is ranked #510 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Yucca Heights Elementary School?
473 students attend Yucca Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Yucca Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucca Heights Elementary School?
Yucca Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yucca Heights Elementary School offer ?
Yucca Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Yucca Heights Elementary School part of?
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