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Bell Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 171 students

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Posted August 27, 2008

My child has been attending at Bell Elementary for three years. I find this school to be focus, inviting and embracing to anyone. The teachers work hard and are always available to assist. I rate this school a five in my opinion. My child has made great gains and is at his level in content areas. He is very happy there.
—Submitted by 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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
0%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
19%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
4%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
9%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
23%
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 Students36%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students32%
Femalen/a
Male39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
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 Students21%
Female38%
Male9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current7%
English Language Learner Exited44%

Reading

All Students21%
Female41%
Male5%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
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

Math

All Students12%
Femalen/a
Male12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited8%

Reading

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Male12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited33%
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

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
Hispanic 92% 56%
White 5% 29%
Black 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 11%
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 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
Phone: (505) 546-8841

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