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Central Elementary School

Public | 4-6 | 278 students

 

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Posted October 9, 2012

My daughter is in the 5th grade and attends Central. The staff is very rude not only to the children but the parents. My daughter has always been an above average student and well behaved, however when she needs help her teacher is very rude, so she is now afraid to ask for help.I also asked her teacher for a conference and she will not reply back to me its been over a week If you have other options i would choose another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2005

Two of my daughters attended Central School and I have to say that at first I was hesitant about having them there. I ended up getting very involved in what was being taught, how my children were learning, what they're strengths were (as well as the teachers') and I realize that it takes more than a teacher to teach our children; it actually takes a community. I loved it! Its all about parent involvement
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Posted December 29, 2004

Belen School District needs to improve on their academics a lot. I had two children in the district for three and 1/2 years and I feel that they did not receive the full educational potential they could have from the teachers and staff. One child was in Central and one was in the High School and the one in Central was to receive Special Ed and she was only receive one class. Also the Title I was taken from the school for some reason that wasn't explained to me. Safety is an issue for some of the schools involving gang activity and fighting. I am glad that my children do not go to these schools anymore but with administration changes and higher teacher quality, these schools could do a lot better.
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Posted July 31, 2004

I think that the teachers need to be more helpful to the students. The school isn't very informative to the parents as far as whats going on in the school.
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 44% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

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

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
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

All Students28%
Female24%
Male31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current62%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students43%
Female45%
Male42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current54%
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 Students22%
Female27%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students38%
Female54%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities8%
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 Students35%
Female35%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female49%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged42%
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

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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
Hispanic 76% 58%
White 20% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 13%
Black 2% 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 99%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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600 Picard Ave
Belen, NM 87002
Phone: (505) 966-1200

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