Buena Vista Elementary

Summary:

Buena Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving 204 students in grades K-5. This school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, ranking 33rd out of 435 New Mexico elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buena Vista Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 73% of students proficient or better in Language Arts, 45% in Mathematics, and 61% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 27th out of 395 New Mexico elementary schools for Hispanic students, 31st out of 426 for low socioeconomic status students, and 31st out of 390 for female students. Additionally, Buena Vista Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3, which may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Holloman Elementary, which is also part of the Alamogordo Public Schools district, Buena Vista Elementary outperforms in academic proficiency, statewide ranking, and subgroup performance. The school has also experienced some demographic shifts, with an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students and a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a change in the socioeconomic status of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2600 19th St
       Alamogordo, NM  88310


(575) 812-5100

District: Alamogordo

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,302 Help


Students who attend Buena Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain View Middle
High:    Alamogordo High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.0%
White:
37.3%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buena Vista Elementary ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48%), White (37.3%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary is 14.3, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buena Vista Elementary is $8,302, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buena Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buena Vista Elementary 33rd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Buena Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Alamogordo:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamogordo 50th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buena Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 89.49 28th 389 92.8%
2006 85.33 39th 390 90.0%
2007 87.62 31st 398 92.2%
2008 85.66 38th 405 90.6%
2009 80.72 51st 411 87.6%
2010 83.15 44th 419 89.5%
2011 91.60 24th 402 94.0%
2012 76.18 72nd 398 81.9%
2013 85.32 41st 412 90.0%
2014 82.24 50th 442 88.7%
2015 78.94 62nd 421 85.3%
2016 82.36 54th 410 86.8%
2017 51.43 151st 374 59.6%
2018 39.29 217th 383 43.3%
2019 59.02 136th 396 65.7%
2022 81.49 52nd 420 87.6%
2023 94.45 33rd 435 92.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.67 25th 91 72.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.62 46th 132 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.16 144th 356 59.6%
2019 72.16 65th 361 82.0%
2022 89.58 17th 410 95.9%
2023 92.00 31st 426 92.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.21 159th 339 53.1%
2019 57.28 121st 343 64.7%
2022 67.62 79th 395 80.0%
2023 93.08 31st 390 92.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.67 21st 50 58.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.48 239th 333 28.2%
2019 51.96 141st 337 58.2%
2022 84.92 30th 392 92.3%
2023 91.50 42nd 414 89.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.54 135th 329 59.0%
2019 48.05 157th 320 50.9%
2022 87.77 22nd 389 94.3%
2023 93.38 27th 395 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.93 184th 187 1.6%
2019 38.61 133rd 199 33.2%
2022 58.40 112th 325 65.5%
2023 89.24 48th 413 88.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Buena Vista Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 369 16 3 30 4 n/a n/a 0 422
1991 337 19 2 41 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 324 33 6 50 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1993 306 26 2 30 3 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 303 26 9 34 6 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 248 24 10 49 9 n/a n/a 0 340
1996 248 24 10 49 9 n/a n/a 0 340
1997 257 18 5 48 7 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 250 18 18 46 3 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 239 25 1 62 4 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 209 26 4 69 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 174 21 4 58 3 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 168 29 1 49 5 n/a n/a 0 252
2003 168 29 1 49 5 n/a n/a 0 252
2004 163 31 4 69 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 157 29 6 68 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2006 157 21 1 74 5 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 163 14 1 83 3 n/a n/a 0 264
2008 166 18 7 88 4 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 177 22 4 95 5 n/a n/a 0 303
2010 176 18 2 86 6 1 0 0 289
2011 161 17 5 88 7 3 0 0 281
2012 157 14 2 98 9 3 1 0 284
2013 169 13 3 112 3 2 6 0 308
2014 133 11 2 113 3 1 7 0 270
2015 131 12 2 116 4 0 6 0 271
2016 143 9 0 139 4 0 9 0 304
2017 108 11 2 125 5 0 9 0 260
2018 116 9 2 138 6 0 12 0 283
2019 112 6 3 121 2 0 12 0 256
2020 106 10 5 113 0 0 8 0 242
2021 72 11 6 88 0 0 12 0 189
2022 82 12 6 87 1 0 17 0 205
2023 76 10 4 98 1 0 15 0 204

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buena Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 422 20.5 20.5 n/a
1991 404 19.4 20.8 n/a
1992 414 19.7 21.0 n/a
1993 367 16.3 22.5 n/a
1994 378 18.9 20.0 n/a
1995 340 19.4 17.5 n/a
1996 340 19.4 17.5 n/a
1997 335 18.7 17.9 n/a
1998 335 18.5 18.1 n/a
1999 331 18.6 17.8 23
2000 311 18.3 17.0 20.9
2001 260 18.2 14.3 28.8
2002 252 14.6 17.3 26.6
2003 252 14.6 17.3 26.6
2004 270 17.0 15.9 28.1
2005 262 17.0 15.4 29
2006 258 15.6 16.5 35.3
2007 264 16.0 16.5 42.4
2008 283 19.1 14.8 41
2009 303 19.0 15.9 44.2
2010 289 19.0 15.2 50.2
2011 281 20.0 14.0 52.7
2012 284 18.0 15.7 45.4
2013 308 16.0 19.2 52.9
2014 270 16.7 16.0 49.3
2015 271 16.0 16.9 43.5
2016 304 15.0 20.2 56.6
2017 260 14.4 17.9 21.9
2018 283 15.2 18.6 63.6
2019 256 12.4 20.5 100
2020 242 12.4 19.4 100
2021 189 11.4 16.4 100
2022 205 12.0 17.0 100
2023 204 14.2 14.3 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buena Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 422 20.5 20.5 n/a
1991 404 19.4 20.8 n/a
1992 414 19.7 21.0 n/a
1993 367 16.3 22.5 n/a
1994 378 18.9 20.0 n/a
1995 340 19.4 17.5 n/a
1996 340 19.4 17.5 n/a
1997 335 18.7 17.9 n/a
1998 335 18.5 18.1 n/a
1999 331 18.6 17.8 23
2000 311 18.3 17.0 20.9
2001 260 18.2 14.3 28.8
2002 252 14.6 17.3 26.6
2003 252 14.6 17.3 26.6
2004 270 17.0 15.9 28.1
2005 262 17.0 15.4 29
2006 258 15.6 16.5 35.3
2007 264 16.0 16.5 42.4
2008 283 19.1 14.8 41
2009 303 19.0 15.9 44.2
2010 289 19.0 15.2 50.2
2011 281 20.0 14.0 52.7
2012 284 18.0 15.7 45.4
2013 308 16.0 19.2 52.9
2014 270 16.7 16.0 49.3
2015 271 16.0 16.9 43.5
2016 304 15.0 20.2 56.6
2017 260 14.4 17.9 21.9
2018 283 15.2 18.6 63.6
2019 256 12.4 20.5 100
2020 242 12.4 19.4 100
2021 189 11.4 16.4 100
2022 205 12.0 17.0 100
2023 204 14.2 14.3 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buena Vista Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,302

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buena Vista Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 33rd of 435 Elementary schools
 26.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary)4252.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)3539.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)3950
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)3825.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary)3056.8
 26.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)3641.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)3540.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)3331.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary)3448.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)4137.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)2339.4
 16.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)2637.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256204
 20.3%
African American610
 66.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic12198
 19%
Pacific Islander00
White11276
 32.1%
Two or More Races1215
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%42.2%
 57.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Elementary

Students at Buena Vista Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 37% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Buena Vista Elementary.

Yes. Buena Vista Elementary ranks in the top 7.6% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend Buena Vista Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain View Middle
High : Alamogordo High


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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.

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