Serving 266 students in grades 1-5, Hermosa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermosa Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hermosa Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
69%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Hermosa Elementary School?
266 students attend Hermosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hermosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermosa Elementary School?
Hermosa Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hermosa Elementary School offer ?
Hermosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Hermosa Elementary School part of?
Hermosa Elementary School is part of Artesia Public Schools School District.
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