Lindsey Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

This School
State Level (NM)
(09-10)
32%
43%
(09-10)
51%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
7%
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?
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 School District.

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