Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joe Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joe Harris Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Joe Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Harris Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
64%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
23%
19%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Joe Harris Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Joe Harris Elementary School often compared to?
Joe Harris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Stapleton Elementary School, Maggie Cordova Elementary School, Sandia Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Joe Harris Elementary School?
574 students attend Joe Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Joe Harris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe Harris Elementary School?
Joe Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joe Harris Elementary School offer ?
Joe Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joe Harris Elementary School part of?
Joe Harris Elementary School is part of Rio Rancho School District.
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