Summary
Dulce Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dulce, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Dulce District, which is ranked 118 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dulce Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Mexico, with a statewide ranking between 380 and 426 out of 433 schools in recent years, also receiving a 0-star rating.
Dulce Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 12% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 4% in Mathematics, and 16% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning in Mathematics, where the proficiency rate is only 4%, less than one-sixth of the state average. Additionally, Dulce Elementary's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.5 to 11.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, the academic performance remains extremely poor. This suggests that the school may be facing other challenges, such as inadequate funding, lack of effective instructional strategies, or difficulties in attracting and retaining high-quality teachers. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to ensure that all students at Dulce Elementary have access to a high-quality education.
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