Rio Grande Elementary School vs. Gil Sanchez Elementary School
Should you attend Rio Grande Elementary School or Gil Sanchez Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
332 students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#83 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
1
Kindergarten Students
62
50
Grade 1 Students
77
45
Grade 2 Students
71
36
Grade 3 Students
77
43
Grade 4 Students
-
38
Grade 5 Students
-
54
Grade 6 Students
-
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
85%
80%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
11%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.27
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
1%