Summary:
The city of Aztec, New Mexico is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Aztec Municipal Schools district. The schools in Aztec serve a community with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rates across all schools. However, the district maintains an average 3-star rating, with some schools, like Aztec High and C.V. Koogler Middle, seeing declines in their statewide rankings over the years.
Among the standout schools in Aztec is Lydia Rippey Elementary, which boasts the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.9) in the district, potentially indicating more individualized attention for students. In contrast, Mosaic Academy Charter has the highest student-teacher ratio (19.5) among the elementary schools, but it also has the highest percentage of white students (71.67%) in the district. At the high school level, Vista Nueva High stands out as the highest-ranked school in the district, placing 63rd out of 170 high schools in New Mexico.
The racial diversity among Aztec's schools is varied, with Aztec High having the highest percentage of Hispanic students (40.91%) and Mosaic Academy Charter having the highest percentage of white students (71.67%). Overall, the data suggests that the Aztec community faces significant economic challenges, which may impact student learning and achievement, and the district and schools must work to address these disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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