Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jaramillo 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
82%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jaramillo Elementary School's ranking?
Jaramillo Elementary School is ranked #497 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Jaramillo Elementary School?
254 students attend Jaramillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jaramillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jaramillo Elementary School?
Jaramillo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jaramillo Elementary School offer ?
Jaramillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jaramillo Elementary School part of?
Jaramillo Elementary School is part of Belen Consolidated Schools School District.
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