Joe Stanley Smith 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 was 20-24% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (19-20)
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
12%
Asian
(19-20)1%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)68%
60%
Black
(19-20)2%
2%
White
(19-20)27%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
56%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School?
371 students attend Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School offer ?
Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School part of?
Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School is part of Carlsbad School District.
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