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White Sands Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 300 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted January 19, 2009

Principal Jacquez knows every student by name. The teachers are exceptional. Mrs. Wallace is the best teacher I've ever known. The office staff is friendly and always knows the answer to whatever question I ask. We love our Sun Chiefs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2005

White Sands is probably one of the best schools in NM. The classes are small (between 14-22 students per class with plenty of educational assistants to help out). The teachers are all top rated and the facilities are in excellent condition. The school is located on a military installation in a small gated and guarded community which makes it much safer than any school in the city. The community is close-knit, caring and very supportive of the school. I wouldn't want my child to attend school anywhere but here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2004

Poor leadership in this school. Half the time they don't know if they're coming or going. Some teachers have excellent teaching skills, but are prohibited by those who hold higher positions. The school has a tendency to change the way they do things half way through the year.
—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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
69%
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 Students58%
Female65%
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female78%
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged44%
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 Students58%
Female53%
Male61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged60%
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 Students52%
Female47%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female90%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
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

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 56% 29%
Hispanic 31% 56%
Black 9% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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White Sands Missile Range
White Sands, NM 88002
Phone: (505) 527-5800

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