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Esperanza Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 631 students

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2 stars

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Posted March 14, 2011

The Teachers are ok but most of the children can't talk to anyone and if they have a problem at home the school only makes it worse
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2004

Esperanza Elementary has some of the finest teachers the state of New Mexico has to offer. Unfortunately, they also have some of the worst. Poor administrative leadership has created an environment of hostility and in-fighting among the staff. As a result, the overall 'teamwork' of staff, student, and parent is severely lacking. The basic attitude at Esperanza is that whatever is done to a student is okay because the majority of parents will not stand up for their children and how they are treated. And for the most part, that is exactly how the parents respond. Parent involvement is encouraged on the surface but only if it is blind obedience without question of the practices one might witness. Safety and the general welfare of the students is completely dependant on who is supervising them in that moment, as these are not high priorities for the administration.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 53% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
24%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
47%
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 Students53%
Female49%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native American44%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities35%
English Language Learner Current16%
English Language Learner Exited78%

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native American56%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities47%
English Language Learner Current36%
English Language Learner Exited72%
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 Students32%
Female22%
Male41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native American25%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities8%
English Language Learner Current14%
English Language Learner Exited24%

Reading

All Students48%
Female47%
Male48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native American33%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities17%
English Language Learner Current14%
English Language Learner Exited43%
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 Students25%
Female30%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Native American19%
White24%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities15%
English Language Learner Current25%
English Language Learner Exited35%

Reading

All Students48%
Female58%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Native American41%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities31%
English Language Learner Current20%
English Language Learner Exited55%
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
American Indian/Alaska Native 39% 11%
Hispanic 35% 56%
White 24% 29%
Black 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 67%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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4501 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
Phone: (505) 324-9840

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