Summary:
The 87004 zip code area in New Mexico is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This analysis provides valuable insights into the educational landscape of this region, highlighting both high-performing and struggling schools.
Placitas Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 15-53 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years and earning 4-5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Bernalillo High School and Wd Carroll Elementary appear to be lower-performing, with Bernalillo High ranking in the bottom 25% of New Mexico high schools and Wd Carroll Elementary ranking in the bottom 5% of elementary schools.
The data also reveals that all schools in the 87004 zip code area have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 96.87% to 100%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary considerably, with Spartan Learning Academy having a notably low ratio of 8.1 students per teacher, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance compared to other schools in the area. These insights highlight the importance of closely examining school-level performance and the factors that may contribute to the observed disparities within the Bernalillo school district.
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