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Carlos Rey Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 865 students

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2 stars

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Posted April 22, 2013

This school is terrible!!! The principal is a bully! The teachers seem like they hate their jobs. They never return any phone calls and there has been numerous times that I show up for meetings and teachers have forgotten about it or cancelled the meeting and forget to let you know. The teachers are very negative with the children and never give them praise or encouragement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2013

My youngest child left Carlos Rey this year. This school has no programs for non-Hispanic children. It is my opinion that this school is neglected and neglectful. The principle was at best a bully. This school is in desperate need of change. If I had it to do again I would have bought a house in another area rather than subject my kids to this school again
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2011

Posted December 4, 2008 Report it This school is far from a 'Great School' on so many levels. The programs are remedial at best and there is no challenge for the children. The teachers seem disinterested and the principal runs it like a baron. There is little structure and certainly nothing that makes it stand out other than the break-ins and graffiti it suffers on a regular basis. I'm trying to get my kid to a charter school where people actual care as much as I do about my child's education. Submitted by a parent Write your own review
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Posted April 22, 2010

My student has attended Carlos Rey since kindergarten. I have gotten to know, both the Principal & Vice Principal. My son continued from Kindergarten until 5th grade. This school was not our residential district, but did everything to keep him at this school, because I saw the good programs offered in the school and because of this administration. I know they go over and beyond their job description & want the best for our children. Mrs. Touloumis has our children's best interest at heart and does a job that 99% of people would never do; not even to mention the minimal pay she receives. I am proud of the work this Administration puts in welcoming parents, quality programs, services & teachers they ensure work at our school! My son is happy at Carlos Rey & I highly commend this administration! Anyone who says different is ignorant of our real school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2008

This school is far from a 'Great School' on so many levels. The programs are remedial at best and there is no challenge for the children. The teachers seem disinterested and the principal runs it like a baron. There is little structure and certainly nothing that makes it stand out other than the break-ins and graffiti it suffers on a regular basis. I'm trying to get my kid to a charter school where people actual care as much as I do about my child's education.
—Submitted by 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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
40%
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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
32%
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 Students38%
Female33%
Male41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current27%
English Language Learner Exited67%

Reading

All Students31%
Female39%
Male26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current23%
English Language Learner Exited80%
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 Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities7%
English Language Learner Current23%
English Language Learner Exited53%

Reading

All Students29%
Female36%
Male22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities7%
English Language Learner Current11%
English Language Learner Exited60%
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 Students32%
Female37%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current15%
English Language Learner Exited50%

Reading

All Students36%
Female38%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current8%
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

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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 89% 56%
White 7% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1215 Cerrillos SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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