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Mc Collum Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 335 students
 

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Posted July 15, 2008
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I have a daughter who has attended McCollum for two years. I am very happy with the education she is receiving. The teachers I have come in contact with have been nothing but helpful.
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Posted August 13, 2007
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McCollum is a wonderful school. From the principal on down every single person we have come into contact with at McCollum has been interested, motivated and enthusiastic. They excel in the special ed department, they're prompt when repsonding to any questions you might have, they seem to know every single student's name within the first week of school, and above all, they care. We transferred our son there after a poor experience with another school, and all I have to say is thank God. We're starting our daughter in Kindergarten there this Fall, and I couldn't feel happier or more secure in our decision.
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Posted March 7, 2007
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My Son has only been to this school 2 days but is already showing signs of improvement, his Teacher is outstanding in his discipline area. The office staff is very friendly and the Principal was GREAT!! I have a GREAT feeling about this school. I have to drive 20 miles each way for my son to attend, but it is worth every trip. Thank you Mc Cullom Elementary for all your hard work and friendliness.
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Posted February 2, 2007
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My son started at this school after the winter break from another APS school and by far it has exceeded my expectations. He loves and looks forward to going to school. There is great parent involvement. The school has great communication with the parents. The principal cares about every student and speaks to them indivdualy upon arriving. The front office staff was a big help with all of our questions. By far one of the better schools in APS. Great job.
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McCollum is a fantastic elementary school. The Principal is very involved and knows most students by name. 3 of 4 teachers we have been involved with have been extraordinarily helpful with teaching to the students not a generic class. The city also operates a before and after school program at the school for only $20 a week per child and $30 for two siblings (attending the school). The best thing about this school is that my son finally feels 'smart'.
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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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
42%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
51%
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 Students56%
Female54%
Male57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female62%
Male63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities45%
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 Students52%
Female60%
Male45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities32%
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 Students49%
Female65%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities26%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female74%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities37%
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
Hispanic 49% 56%
White 36% 29%
Black 7% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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