601 Hermosa Dr
Artesia, NM 88210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hermosa Elementary School serves 281 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • 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 281 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hermosa Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
26%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
66%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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?

281 students attend Hermosa Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Hermosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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