Serving 199 students in grades 1-6, Jose Barrios 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Jose Barrios Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
Will create a healthy, nurturing environment that will educate the whole person to his/her highest individual potential.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
63%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
29%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Barrios Elementary School's ranking?
Jose Barrios Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Jose Barrios Elementary School?
199 students attend Jose Barrios Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jose Barrios Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose Barrios Elementary School?
Jose Barrios Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jose Barrios Elementary School offer ?
Jose Barrios Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose Barrios Elementary School part of?
Jose Barrios Elementary School is part of Silver City School District.
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