Serving 272 students in grades 1-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Asian
(15-16)3%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
61%
Black
(15-16)1%
2%
White
(15-16)69%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
272 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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