Cuba Elementary

Cuba Elementary is a public elementary school in Cuba, New Mexico, serving 311 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cuba District, which is ranked 116 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cuba Elementary has consistently struggled academically, with only 14% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 3% in Mathematics, and 7% in Science, compared to state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. This poor performance has persisted for years, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile of New Mexico elementary schools. The school's challenges are likely exacerbated by the fact that 100% of its students come from low-income families, qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school does have a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.1 to 14.2 over the past three years.

Interestingly, the only nearby school included in the data is Gallina Elementary, which is located approximately 15 miles away and has a higher ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Gallina Elementary also has a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the challenges faced by Cuba Elementary may be reflective of broader socioeconomic factors in the region, and addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach involving the community and district-level initiatives.