Is Upper Elementary a good school?

Upper Elementary ranks 159 th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Upper Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Upper Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Upper Elementary?

Students at Upper Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 25% White, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend Upper Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Estancia Middle High : Estancia High

Upper Elementary School in Estancia NM

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Elementary 159^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Estancia Municipal Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Estancia Municipal Schools 50^th of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	56.61	146^th	389	62.5%
2006	64.78	117^th	390	70.0%
2007	72.33	86^th	398	78.4%
2008	61.56	127^th	405	68.6%
2009	65.56	121^st	411	70.6%
2010	58.19	159^th	419	62.1%
2011	47.88	205^th	402	49.0%
2012	37.07	261^st	398	34.4%
2013	34.73	285^th	412	30.8%
2014	34.35	304^th	442	31.2%
2015	37.72	242^nd	421	42.5%
2016	41.07	225^th	410	45.1%
2017	30.91	262^nd	374	29.9%
2018	50.13	164^th	383	57.2%
2019	41.08	222^nd	396	43.9%
2022	60.25	127^th	420	69.8%
2023	60.82	159^th	433	63.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.61	137^th	165	17.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	61.68	104^th	356	70.8%
2019	51.75	155^th	361	57.1%
2022	70.98	54^th	410	86.8%
2023	71.15	119^th	424	71.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	68.40	85^th	339	74.9%
2019	53.54	129^th	343	62.4%
2022	59.12	111^th	395	71.9%
2023	71.58	102^nd	388	73.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	35.18	224^th	333	32.7%
2019	32.31	230^th	337	31.8%
2022	53.59	126^th	392	67.9%
2023	48.02	200^th	412	51.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	52.16	141^st	329	57.1%
2019	35.47	209^th	320	34.7%
2022	57.35	105^th	389	73.0%
2023	68.49	106^th	393	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Upper Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	36.08	136^th	199	31.7%
2022	41.13	199^th	325	38.8%
2023	55.57	167^th	411	59.4%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	117	0	1	121	9	n/a	n/a	0	248
2000	133	0	2	131	4	n/a	n/a	0	270
2001	102	0	0	124	2	n/a	n/a	0	228
2002	137	6	0	151	3	n/a	n/a	0	297
2003	137	6	0	151	3	n/a	n/a	0	297
2004	128	7	2	122	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
2005	129	3	0	127	7	n/a	n/a	0	266
2006	108	3	2	140	7	n/a	n/a	0	260
2007	108	4	1	141	9	n/a	n/a	0	263
2008	92	4	1	149	10	n/a	n/a	0	256
2009	99	5	1	139	5	n/a	n/a	0	249
2010	96	3	3	140	4	0	0	0	246
2011	95	2	2	155	5	1	0	0	260
2012	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	271	271
2013	98	2	3	144	3	0	3	0	253
2014	67	4	0	161	5	0	2	0	239
2015	75	3	0	190	6	0	1	0	275
2016	59	4	0	180	5	0	1	0	249
2017	56	4	0	173	2	0	1	0	236
2018	36	1	0	96	2	0	0	0	135
2019	28	1	0	94	3	0	0	0	126
2020	29	3	0	95	1	0	1	0	129
2021	34	3	0	98	1	0	1	0	137
2022	42	1	0	90	2	0	0	0	135
2023	44	1	0	130	3	0	1	0	179

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 Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	248	12.0	20.7	0
2000	270	13.2	20.5	87.8
2001	228	15.2	15.0	79.8
2002	297	5.0	59.4	64.6
2003	297	5.0	59.4	64.6
2004	261	17.3	15.1	74.3
2005	266	16.9	15.7	75.9
2006	260	14.2	18.3	67.3
2007	263	17.7	14.9	63.5
2008	256	18.3	14.0	98.8
2009	249	20.0	12.5	98.8
2010	246	19.7	12.4	76.4
2011	260	20.9	12.3	75
2012	271	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	253	15.3	16.5	97.2
2014	239	15.0	15.8	98.7
2015	275	16.0	17.1	56.7
2016	249	18.0	13.8	100
2017	236	17.8	13.2	100
2018	135	16.0	8.4	100
2019	126	14.3	8.8	100
2020	129	18.0	7.1	100
2021	137	16.3	8.3	100
2022	135	13.1	10.2	100
2023	179	17.1	10.4	100

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 Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	248	12.0	20.7	0
2000	270	13.2	20.5	87.8
2001	228	15.2	15.0	79.8
2002	297	5.0	59.4	64.6
2003	297	5.0	59.4	64.6
2004	261	17.3	15.1	74.3
2005	266	16.9	15.7	75.9
2006	260	14.2	18.3	67.3
2007	263	17.7	14.9	63.5
2008	256	18.3	14.0	98.8
2009	249	20.0	12.5	98.8
2010	246	19.7	12.4	76.4
2011	260	20.9	12.3	75
2012	271	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	253	15.3	16.5	97.2
2014	239	15.0	15.8	98.7
2015	275	16.0	17.1	56.7
2016	249	18.0	13.8	100
2017	236	17.8	13.2	100
2018	135	16.0	8.4	100
2019	126	14.3	8.8	100
2020	129	18.0	7.1	100
2021	137	16.3	8.3	100
2022	135	13.1	10.2	100
2023	179	17.1	10.4	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,292

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper 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 222^nd of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 159^th of 433 Elementary schools	19.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Upper Elementary)	30	40.9	10.9%
4th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Municipal Schools)	30	40.9	10.9%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Upper Elementary)	20	32.6	12.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Municipal Schools)	20	32.6	12.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Upper Elementary)	40	41.3	1.3%
5th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Municipal Schools)	39	41.3	2.3%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Upper Elementary)	23	39.1	16.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Municipal Schools)	22	39.1	17.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Upper Elementary)	24	40	16%
6th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Municipal Schools)	24	40	16%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Upper Elementary)	12	48.7	36.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Municipal Schools)	12	48.7	36.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	126	179	42.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	3	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	94	130	38.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	44	57.1%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	624 8th St	Estancia	87016	Torrance County	Estancia Municipal Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 384-2001	100	11	9.1	100.0%	23 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$12,962
Upper Elementary	Public	2-6	624 8th St	Estancia	87016	Torrance County	Estancia Municipal Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 384-2001	179	17	10.4	100.0%	44 (24.6%)	1 (0.6%)	130 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	60.8	159^th of 433 public elementary schools	63.3%		60.3	127^th of 420 public elementary schools	69.8%	32	36.0	35.0	37.0	$13,292
Moriarty Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 School Loop	Moriarty	87035	Torrance County	Moriarty-Edgewood School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 835-5835	411	27	15.0	100.0%	119 (29.0%)	4 (1.0%)	272 (66.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	38.9	261^st of 433 public elementary schools	39.7%		26.3	299^th of 420 public elementary schools	28.8%	38	34.0	21.0	21.0	$8,680
Mesd Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2422 E. Highway 333	Moriarty	87035	Torrance County	Moriarty-Edgewood School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 832-4471	74	9	8.4	100.0%	26 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)								(n/a)
Mountainair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	405 Broadway	Mountainair	87036	Torrance County	Mountainair Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 847-2333	98	9	10.8	100.0%	29 (29.6%)	7 (7.1%)	59 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30	305^th of 433 public elementary schools	29.6%		31.3	271^st of 420 public elementary schools	35.5%	34	29.0	17.0	21.0	$16,952

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Enrollment information for Upper Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Upper Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Upper Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Elementary

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