Serving 177 students in grades 4-5, Zimmerly Elementary 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
177 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
63%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
19%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Zimmerly Elementary School?
177 students attend Zimmerly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Zimmerly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zimmerly Elementary School?
Zimmerly Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zimmerly Elementary School offer ?
Zimmerly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Zimmerly Elementary School part of?
Zimmerly Elementary School is part of Socorro School District.
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