Elementary Schools in Belen


Summary:

The Belen school district in New Mexico is home to 6 elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the data analysis, the schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Belen Family School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others struggle to meet state averages.

Belen Family School is the clear standout, with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed both the Belen and New Mexico averages. The school also maintains a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 40-61 elementary schools in the state. In contrast, La Promesa Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates among the Belen schools and ranks between 202-256 in the state.

The other Belen elementary schools, such as Gil Sanchez Elementary and Dennis Chavez Elementary, also perform well, ranking in the top 100-121 schools in the state and achieving 4-star ratings. Rio Grande Elementary stands out for its high English Language Arts proficiency rates, exceeding the Belen and New Mexico averages. These findings suggest that while there is room for improvement across the district, some Belen elementary schools are providing a high-quality education to their students.

District Detail

 520 North Main St
Belen, NM 87002

 (505) 966-1003

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,500

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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