Barry Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School
Should I attend Barry Elementary School or Highland 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
Barry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Diversity
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
361 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
19
Kindergarten Students
79
36
Grade 1 Students
62
37
Grade 2 Students
47
43
Grade 3 Students
55
44
Grade 4 Students
49
48
Grade 5 Students
50
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
37%
66%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
47%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
14%