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Tombaugh Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 603 students

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5 stars

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Posted July 15, 2010

I have been very happy with my grandson's progress in Kindergarden at Tombaugh Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2010

This school is very awesome. The teachers and staff are very passionate about their jobs and the quality they put forth in their jobs is quite extraordinary, I am very pleased and they have exceeded my expectations when I had my first son enrolled there. I have been wanting to move from my home to another place and the only reason I don't is because I am fearful that I will not find a school as dedicated as this. Thank you Tombaugh for all that you do, Keep shining Comets!
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Posted November 10, 2008

My daughter has attended Tombaugh for two years now and I LOVE it! I was worried about the quality of schools in Las Cruces, but everyone told me Tombaugh was a good school, and now I would have to agree! My daughter's kindergarten teacher was wonderful and we are looking forward to placing my son in that same class next year. He attends the DD Preschool for speech and his teacher really crams a lot of curriculum into 2 1/2 hours. The principal is very supportive of all the teachers and the atmosphere is upbeat and positive. My daughter is reading at the 3rd grade level, doing some pretty amazing math and even learning Chinese! Tombaugh is wonderful and I couldn't have asked for a better elementary experience!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2008

Principal is always M.I.A. (in her office) unlike the Vice Principal... HE'S AWESOME with the kids, always available, always involved with parents and the students! I'ts nice to see him everyday, shows he cares!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2007

This is a fantastic school. They do many projects and fun things. I love going to school there. I also love my teacher her name is Mrs. Cotton. I love it here.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
65%

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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

117 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
60%
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 Students51%
Female49%
Male53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities64%
English Language Learner Current15%
English Language Learner Exited33%

Reading

All Students49%
Female55%
Male45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities36%
English Language Learner Current15%
English Language Learner Exited42%
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%
Female40%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities7%
English Language Learner Current24%
English Language Learner Exited42%

Reading

All Students59%
Female59%
Male60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities14%
English Language Learner Current24%
English Language Learner Exited68%
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 Students46%
Female45%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited52%

Reading

All Students49%
Female54%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities14%
English Language Learner Current6%
English Language Learner Exited62%
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 76% 56%
White 22% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
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 65%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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226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Phone: (505) 527-5800

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