Rio Grande Elementary School vs. La Merced Elementary School
Should I attend Rio Grande 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
Rio Grande 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 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 84% 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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
276 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
-
Kindergarten Students
35
55
Grade 1 Students
35
52
Grade 2 Students
35
45
Grade 3 Students
37
69
Grade 4 Students
27
44
Grade 5 Students
29
70
Grade 6 Students
27
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
83%
72%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
16%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.29
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
4%