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Riverside Elementary School vs. Santa Teresa Elementary School

Should you attend Riverside Elementary School or Santa Teresa 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
Riverside Elementary School
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Santa Teresa Elementary School
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Santa Teresa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santa Teresa 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
557 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Teresa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Teresa Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Teresa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Teresa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#508 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#264 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Teresa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in NM)
27%
(Top 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Teresa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
39%
(Top 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Teresa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Santa Teresa Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
65
58
Grade 1 Students
93
80
Grade 2 Students
81
81
Grade 3 Students
83
70
Grade 4 Students
83
45
Grade 5 Students
83
79
Grade 6 Students
68
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Teresa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
99%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Teresa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Teresa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Teresa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Teresa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Teresa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(04-05 School Year Data)
10%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2004-05 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Teresa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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