Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roots & Wings Community ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roots & Wings Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roots & Wings Community's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roots & Wings Community is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Roots & Wings Community?
51 students attend Roots & Wings Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Roots & Wings Community students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roots & Wings Community?
Roots & Wings Community has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roots & Wings Community offer ?
Roots & Wings Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Roots & Wings Community part of?
Roots & Wings Community is part of Roots And Wings Community School District.
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