The Family School vs. La Merced Elementary School
Should I attend The Family 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
The Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
La Merced Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 99 students in grades 1-8, The Family 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
1-8
PK-6
Total Students
99 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
55
Grade 1 Students
7
52
Grade 2 Students
12
45
Grade 3 Students
8
69
Grade 4 Students
9
44
Grade 5 Students
16
70
Grade 6 Students
10
62
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
15
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
60%
72%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.51
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
