Mountain Elementary School vs. Barranca Mesa Elementary School
Should I attend Mountain Elementary School or Barranca Mesa 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
Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Barranca Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barranca Mesa 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 50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
438 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
44
Kindergarten Students
56
44
Grade 1 Students
56
56
Grade 2 Students
62
54
Grade 3 Students
54
51
Grade 4 Students
53
51
Grade 5 Students
60
57
Grade 6 Students
63
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
34%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
56%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
