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Park Avenue Elementary School

Public | 4-5 | 468 students

 

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Posted January 15, 2009

The principal is difficult but the teachers, office staff, special ed staff, nurse, etc are exceptional.
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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 44% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

229 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

227 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
60%
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%
Female46%
Male55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native American21%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students44%
Female47%
Male40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native American32%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities10%
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 Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native American29%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities15%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female64%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Native American38%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities15%
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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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% 25%
Hispanic 28% 58%
American Indian/Alaska Native 10% 13%
Black 1% 2%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
Phone: (505) 334-9474

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