Serving 156 students in grades 4-5, Kearney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 18%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
69%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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 18% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% NM state average).
How many students attend Kearney Elementary School?
156 students attend Kearney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kearney Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 31% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearney Elementary School?
Kearney Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kearney Elementary School offer ?
Kearney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Kearney Elementary School part of?
Kearney Elementary School is part of Raton Public Schools School District.
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