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Barranca Mesa Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 409 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 12, 2009

Great school,dynamic principal.My child was very happy
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2008

This is the best school in Los Alamos. Many people buy a house just so that their children can attend Barranca. Academically it is top notch. The teachers are excellent. It is not overcrowded like Mountain School and doesn't suffer from children leaving and coming throughout the year (due to drawing students from apartments and rentals) like Aspen. The library is wondeful. The children also attend music, art, and PE classes each week. The school has a terrific computer lab, as well. This school's main drawback is lack of parental involvement. The PTO constantly needs help, but the same parents always 'step up.'
—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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students83%
Female94%
Male75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female94%
Male75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students80%
Female91%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities20%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
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 Students76%
Female83%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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
White 70% 29%
Hispanic 19% 56%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 1%
Black 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone: (505) 663-2730

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