Abiquiu Elementary School vs. Velarde Elementary School
Should I attend Abiquiu Elementary School or Velarde Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Abiquiu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Velarde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Abiquiu 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Velarde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
91 students
53 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
9
Grade 1 Students
17
8
Grade 2 Students
17
6
Grade 3 Students
6
5
Grade 4 Students
15
12
Grade 5 Students
13
5
Grade 6 Students
10
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
88%
94%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
9%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.22
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
21%