Gil Sanchez Elementary School vs. La Merced Elementary School
Should I attend Gil Sanchez Elementary School or La Merced 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
Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
La Merced 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 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, La Merced Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
247 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
28
55
Grade 1 Students
37
52
Grade 2 Students
41
45
Grade 3 Students
29
69
Grade 4 Students
42
44
Grade 5 Students
35
70
Grade 6 Students
34
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
84%
72%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
15%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.27
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
