Sandia Vista Elementary School vs. Vista Grande Elementary School
Should I attend Sandia Vista Elementary School or Vista Grande 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
Sandia Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Vista Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandia Vista 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 ≥50% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
630 students
738 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
103
104
Grade 1 Students
101
113
Grade 2 Students
115
102
Grade 3 Students
105
124
Grade 4 Students
103
148
Grade 5 Students
103
147
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
6%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
53%
58%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
29%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
