Mesquite Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Top Rankings
Mesquite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
99%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesquite Elementary School's ranking?
Mesquite Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesquite Elementary School?
235 students attend Mesquite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mesquite Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Mesquite Elementary School offer ?
Mesquite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesquite Elementary School part of?
Mesquite Elementary School is part of Gadsden School District.
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