Manzano Mesa Elementary School
Manzano Mesa Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Manzano Mesa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (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 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manzano Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Manzano Mesa Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Manzano Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 742 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Manzano Mesa Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 742 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
4%
12%

Asian
12%
1%

Hispanic
55%
62%

Black
2%
2%

White
23%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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