The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students (09-10)
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)32%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)51%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
13%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)59%
58%
Black
(09-10)2%
2%
White
(09-10)39%
25%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
7%
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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend Lindsey Elementary School?
219 students attend Lindsey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lindsey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Lindsey Elementary School offer ?
Lindsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Lindsey Elementary School part of?
Lindsey Elementary School is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.
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