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Sombra Del Monte Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 388 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 4, 2012

Sombra del Monte is an average school with a handful of outstanding educators. Both of my children enjoyed attending the school and had good experiences with the teachers there. Overall the staff quality seems to be on the higher end, although some programs/procedures (such as the "rainbow" schedule and homogeneous leveled reading classes) seem to hinder the school's overall success. The special education department was highly responsive to my daughter's needs, and the staff shows genuine care for the students. Parental involvement is limited to a handful of dedicated parents, but this is partly due to weak organization and meetings held during regular working hours that exclude many parents. Overall, this is a solid school in a working-class neighborhood that adequately meets the needs of its population.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2008

Sombra has been a wonderful school for our child. Over three years (3rd - 5th) his teachers have turned a child who cried at the mention of 'school' into a child who loves school. Academically he's above grade level in reading, and writing skills. His math scores are at grade level. He's grown academically and socially because of the wonderful teachers, the principal, and the staff. I highly recommend Sombra.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2007

Very dissapointed in this school. Outdated programs, math and reading programs seem to be different in all grades, not consistant. Amazing reading programs out there not being implemented. Our child went into k reading and writing, left not learning anything more then when they went in! Sombra, very outdated, not implementing great programs, it's time to change!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students55%
Female53%
Male56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities17%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students45%
Female58%
Male34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities8%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female75%
Male47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities17%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students43%
Female36%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 29%
Hispanic 33% 56%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 11%
Black 3% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9110 Shoshone NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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