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Arts Academy at Bella Vista

Public | PK-6 | 497 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 22, 2010

Though an art infusion is great in theory, this school struggles greatly with academics. There is a lack of any organization and teeachers seem to have clicks. Arts emphisis is mostly on music and drama but literary and visual arts lack some. There are some passionate teachers though which is important. The new librarian is awesome- actually teaches!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2007

We relocated last December and Bella Vista was the school in my district. I have a 7 year old daughter who is attending Bella Vista. I have a positive experiences at the school. Her teacher Ms. Harris helped my daughters transition to be a smooth one. Her grades did not suffer due to this change. The front office has been great answering questions and getting information that I needed when I needed it. The learning is based on a artistic view which I feel keeps the children interested in the learning process. I feel that the school is awesome and the staff is caring of the children and their education. I came from a wonderful school in Rio Rancho and I am happy with Bella Vista. Bella Vista showed me more compassion from the staff towards the learning needs of my daughter than her prior school.
—Submitted by Brigitte Casaus, a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

We have been at the arts academy for 3 years. There is NO school anywhere that could compare with the quality of education that the students recieve at the arts academy at bella vista. congratulations on your award!
—Submitted by Angela and Holt Doggienger, a parent


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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 53% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

73 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
52%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
46%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
44%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

63 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
18%
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 Students47%
Female46%
Male48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students30%
Female37%
Male23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities18%
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 Students45%
Female51%
Male37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students45%
Female57%
Male30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities40%
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 Students47%
Female51%
Male41%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current18%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female78%
Male53%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current46%
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 Students34%
Female37%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students31%
Female30%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 63% 56%
Black 19% 3%
White 15% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2900 Cesar Chavez Dr
Clovis, NM 88101
Phone: (505) 769-4300

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