Monterrey Elementary School

910 West Gayle St
Roswell, NM 88201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monterrey Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Monterrey Elementary serves the southwest part of Roswell, NM, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monterrey Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Monterrey Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterrey Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#221 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
24%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
34%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
33%
Hispanic
84%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
15%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.27

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
41.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monterrey Elementary School's ranking?
Monterrey Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Monterrey Elementary School?
373 students attend Monterrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Monterrey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Monterrey Elementary School offer ?
Monterrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monterrey Elementary School part of?
Monterrey Elementary School is part of Roswell School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Monterrey Elementary serves the southwest part of Roswell, NM, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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