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Mac Arthur Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 463 students

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Posted November 28, 2007

My 3-year-old daughter is in the DD Pre-K program at MacArthur (she has autism), and I've seen a major improvement since she started attending. Every morning when the bus comes to pick her up, she smiles and says, 'Yay! School!' Her teacher is so attentive and loving toward my daughter, and it's wonderful to have a teacher in her life who knows her as well as I do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2006

As my child was coming into this school year as a kindergartner. I have heard many bad stories coming in that made me second guess MacArthur Elem. But besides some complications with my chids registration everything has been really great. From the staff to the administration. They really know how to help first time parents. Way to go Magic!!
—Submitted by F Nevarez, a parent


Posted October 23, 2003

You have to do your part and go over homework with your child, but the teachers really do teach. Teachers outside of your child's classroom will know his/her name. The principals are great. They care a great deal about the kids.
—Submitted by G Montoya


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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students50%
Female59%
Male41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current46%
English Language Learner Exited60%

Reading

All Students61%
Female74%
Male48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current62%
English Language Learner Exited73%
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 Students27%
Female25%
Male29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exited39%

Reading

All Students39%
Female43%
Male37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current19%
English Language Learner Exited61%
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 Students33%
Female35%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current14%
English Language Learner Exited55%

Reading

All Students44%
Female59%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities19%
English Language Learner Current27%
English Language Learner Exited59%
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 93% 56%
White 5% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Black 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1100 MacArthur Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: (505) 527-5800

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