Serving 311 students in grades 1-5, Puckett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Asian
(15-16)2%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)69%
61%
Black
(15-16)1%
2%
White
(15-16)28%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Puckett Elementary School?
311 students attend Puckett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Puckett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Puckett Elementary School?
Puckett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Puckett Elementary School offer ?
Puckett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Puckett Elementary School part of?
Puckett Elementary School is part of Carlsbad School District.
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