Summary:
The Aztec school district in New Mexico serves students from elementary through high school, with a total of 7 schools - 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, Lydia Rippey Elementary consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating and significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Mosaic Academy Charter, which has maintained a 3-star rating and strong proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts. While the district's high schools have struggled, with Aztec High ranking in the bottom half of the state, Vista Nueva High has managed to maintain a 3-star rating and a respectable 78% four-year graduation rate.
The data reveals a significant disparity in performance between the district's schools, with the higher-performing schools like Lydia Rippey Elementary and Mosaic Academy Charter having lower free/reduced lunch rates and smaller class sizes compared to the struggling schools. This suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status and student-teacher ratios may play a role in the schools' performance. The presence of Mosaic Academy Charter, a high-performing charter school, also highlights the potential benefits of alternative educational models for the district.
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