Mesa Elementary School vs. Zia Elementary School
Should I attend Mesa Elementary School or Zia 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
Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Zia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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-5
PK-5
Total Students
414 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
66
64
Grade 1 Students
69
64
Grade 2 Students
63
59
Grade 3 Students
65
54
Grade 4 Students
71
53
Grade 5 Students
60
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
34%
35%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
52%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%