Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Uplift Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
70%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uplift Community School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Uplift Community School?
189 students attend Uplift Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Uplift Community School students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uplift Community School?
Uplift Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Uplift Community School offer ?
Uplift Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Uplift Community School part of?
Uplift Community School is part of Uplift Community School District.
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