Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hondo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hondo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hondo Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hondo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hondo Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hondo Elementary School's ranking?
Hondo Elementary School is ranked #452 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hondo Elementary School?
62 students attend Hondo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hondo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hondo Elementary School?
Hondo Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hondo Elementary School offer ?
Hondo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hondo Elementary School part of?
Hondo Elementary School is part of Hondo Valley School District.
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