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Alcalde Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 133 students

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Posted September 2, 2009

My daughter is in 4th grade, son in first and they have had great teachers!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2007

I think they have great teachers there at alcalde elem.Exp. Mrs romero and mrs metcalf.They are great! terry you to.
—Submitted by Felicia Romero, 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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

21 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
25%
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 37% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
31%
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 Students52%
Female60%
Male47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current50%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female60%
Male40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current25%
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 Students57%
Female67%
Male46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited67%

Reading

All Students52%
Female67%
Male36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
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 Students40%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students17%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited8%

Reading

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited50%
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 90% 56%
American Indian/Alaska Native 10% 11%
White 1% 29%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 98%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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Hwy 389 and County Rd 41
Alcalde, NM 87511
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Phone: (505) 852-4253

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