La Merced Elementary School vs. Gil Sanchez Elementary School
Should I attend La Merced Elementary School or Gil Sanchez 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
397 students
247 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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1
Kindergarten Students
55
28
Grade 1 Students
52
37
Grade 2 Students
45
41
Grade 3 Students
69
29
Grade 4 Students
44
42
Grade 5 Students
70
35
Grade 6 Students
62
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
72%
84%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
25%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.42
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
