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Cielo Azul Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 882 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 24, 2012

I have found guidance, friendship, discipline and love in everything that they share with the children. My child wanted to take her teacher with her to her new school. Now that's good TEACHING.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2010

The principal and vice principal are dedicated to bringing out the best in both students and staff. This school is brand new and built with many "green" features allowing for low energy and water usage while letting in lots of natural light which makes a great learning enviornment. The classrooms all have new smart board computer technology. Parent involvement is not as encouraged here which somewhat cuts down on the parent "clicks" and drama but unfortunately also hinders great parent help. More parent volunteers could be used to encourage after school programs such as chess club. Overall my children are happy and well educated at Cielo Azul.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2010

The whole staff of Cielo Azul is very student oriented. They provide a quality environment for the students and are very knowledgeable on the subjects they teach.
—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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students67%
Female58%
Male74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities42%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female67%
Male66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities37%
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 Students68%
Female71%
Male64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities21%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female74%
Male63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities17%
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 Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities17%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female82%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities33%
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

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
White 52% 29%
Hispanic 36% 56%
Black 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%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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1550 34th Ave
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Phone: (505) 338-2320

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