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Columbia Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 498 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

I love Columbia Elementary School because the teachers take the time to make sure my daughter is learning and understanding what is necessary and the teachers are just wonderful!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2009

it's cool but to many fitse thair!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2008

If I could I would rate the school a 1. Columbia can be a great school, but with Dr. Tanner there she brings the whole school down. From the staff to the parents to the children, she brings them all down. Dr. Tanner needs to retire now.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2008

My little boy, 5 years old and Autistic, has had a wonderful year with the teachers an staff of Columbia. Together, we were able to work with my son, and we have helped him talk to us about meeting his wants or needs. I can't wait to see what this next year will bring. He will be doing Kindergarten for a second time this coming school year, but I requested that this happen, and the teachers that work with him agreed with me.
—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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%

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

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

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 Students30%
Female34%
Male27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities8%
English Language Learner Current15%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students36%
Female38%
Male35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities15%
English Language Learner Current8%
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 Students25%
Female25%
Male26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current15%
English Language Learner Exited21%

Reading

All Students33%
Female34%
Male32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current15%
English Language Learner Exited29%
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 Students37%
Female36%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities15%
English Language Learner Current13%
English Language Learner Exited40%

Reading

All Students58%
Female62%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities23%
English Language Learner Current25%
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
Hispanic 85% 56%
White 13% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Black 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4555 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Phone: (505) 527-5800

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