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Aztec High School

Public | 9-12 | 949 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 2, 2010

Aztec High is a great school. The teachers hold high academic standards and the schools also provides extracurricular activities for almost any student.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 27, 2009

This school provides an opportunity to native American students who wish to take on a challenge in an academic level. the school does provide a variety of extracurricular activities. the teachers are wonderful and have very strong academic standards. teachers are willing to help and are willing to provide the time for students who are willing to succeed,
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 15, 2009

Aztec High works really hard to support their kids and ensure they are ready for college. I haven't found a teacher yet that hasn't been understanding of our children's need and our expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 13, 2005

Aztec High School is a really great place to attend, It has many extracurricular activities, and great academic programs. It is a safe enviroment where we students can recieve our education. And the sports here are awesome.
—Submitted by Alvin Yazzie, a student


Posted September 18, 2004

This school is the greatest in the four courners area. It is powerful in all subjects. It's academics are strong and its athletics are strong. Although the school colors are ugly it is a great place to learn. Black and Orange. It is a blessing to the town. Great school for any student.
—Submitted by no name, a student


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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 29% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
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 39% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
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 Students35%
Female37%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native American32%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities11%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited33%

Reading

All Students28%
Female38%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Native American18%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited17%
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 Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native American27%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities7%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female66%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native American27%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities22%
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

The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
39%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

218 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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 Students43%
Female40%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Native American42%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female59%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native American44%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female38%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native American31%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students51%
Female43%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native American42%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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
White 60% 29%
Hispanic 22% 56%
American Indian/Alaska Native 18% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Black 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%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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500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
Phone: (505) 334-9474

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