Summary:
The 88029 zip code has only one public elementary school, Columbus Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 488 students. The school is part of the Deming school district, which is ranked 67 out of 82 districts in New Mexico and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Columbus Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, its academic performance is significantly below the Deming district and New Mexico state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels. However, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in these subjects are higher than the district and state, suggesting the school may be more effective in supporting student learning at the upper elementary grade levels. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is lower than the district and state averages.
The data indicates that Columbus Elementary serves a high-poverty student population, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement. Overall, the analysis of the single school in the 88029 zip code reveals significant academic underperformance compared to district and state averages, particularly in the lower grade levels, despite the school's favorable student-teacher ratio.
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