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Valle Vista Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 614 students

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Posted October 9, 2010

Valley Vista has a very open and inviting atmosphere. The teachers are terrific! The Vice Principal and Principal are always working to improve the school and put in so many, many long days to make sure everyone is safe and learning! There are options that families may choose. One option is Dual Language, instruction is in Spanish for 50% of the day and in English for 50% of the day. Each family decides if that is a good idea for them. The instruction at Valle Vista is developmentally appropriate and the joy in learning is obvious!


Posted September 16, 2009

I love Valle Vista because it is a Dual Language school which although in a low income district with limited financial resources has pulled together an amazing group of teachers and administrators and parent volunteers to help foster a safe, fun, cooperative learning environment for native english and native spanish speaking children to learn about each others languages and cultures. They do a lot with very little there and could really use the extra financial support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2008

All of my children have attended this school since kindergarten. They have been in the dual-language program and have had nothing but excellent, concerned, dedicated teachers and administrators to support their growth, both socially and academically. How sad that the school has such a low rating (due to test scores). Many students at this school are coming from impoverished environments and are in need of intensive support in order to succeed. Unfortunately, No Child Left Behind does not take this into consideration. The environment at this school is just what these students need! Thank you, Valle Vista, for doing a fantastic job with your students!
—Submitted by a happy parent, a parent


Posted March 4, 2005

As a parent of 3 kids that go to this school I could not ask for anything more than what this school does for my kids, I try to spend as much time at the school as possible and I could not believe how much compasion and love all the staff give to the students that go here, I have recently moved out of this schools district but have continued to send my kids to this school and have no intentions on moving them.
—Submitted by Manuel Zamora, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
15%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
18%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
30%
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 Students17%
Female18%
Male16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current9%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students28%
Female41%
Male16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current19%
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 Students22%
Female30%
Male14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current5%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students30%
Female44%
Male14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current10%
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 Students46%
Female54%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities5%
English Language Learner Current24%
English Language Learner Exited61%

Reading

All Students43%
Female56%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities5%
English Language Learner Current16%
English Language Learner Exited56%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 56%
White 5% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Black 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1700 Mae Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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