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Chaparral Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 441 students

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Posted October 17, 2008

Thank you to Mr. McCullough for leading and hosting an after school chess club and to Mrs. Gallegos for her science club. These 2 teachers care about student learning and are to be commended.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2008

Chaparral is a very caring place for my children. Ms. Ulibarri has always listened to my concerns and made a true effort to ensure my child's and my happiness. Every teacher we've come across is GREAT, both academically and personally.!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2007

My daughter is in 4th grade and has been attending Chaparral since she was in kindergarten. It is truly a wonderful school. ~ Proud Parent ~
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2005

I interzoned my sons to this school, my 2nd grader started to read at this school, He now gets very good grades, and is a very confident child. Chaparral has been the best for our family. Thanks to Chaparral my son has hopes and dreams now, and doesn't feel like a failure, and looks forward to going to school. Thank's Chaparral!
—Submitted by Therese Chaparro, a parent


Posted December 9, 2003

We love Mrs. Alarid. I went to Chaparral as a child and I'm very glad that my two daughters have had the chance to attend the same school.
—Submitted by Margaret Lucero, 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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
19%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
42%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

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

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
26%
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 Students48%
Female46%
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current9%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current18%
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 Students46%
Female42%
Male52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female61%
Male64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
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 Students25%
Female18%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Current9%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female50%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Current9%
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 Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female50%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 73% 56%
White 19% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Black 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:55 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:25 p.m.
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Theresa Ulibarri
Fax number
  • (505) 995-3324

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
De Vargas Middle School
Capshaw Middle School
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2451 Avenida Chaparral
Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Phone: (505) 467-1400

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