La Jicarita Community School (Closed 2023)

Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Jicarita Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
25 students
This chart displays total students of La Jicarita Community School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of La Jicarita Community School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(15-16)
<50%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Jicarita Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Jicarita Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Jicarita Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Jicarita Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)
76%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Jicarita Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
2%
White
(15-16)
24%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Jicarita Community School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of La Jicarita Community School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Jicarita Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Jicarita Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
La Jicarita Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend La Jicarita Community School?
25 students attend La Jicarita Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of La Jicarita Community School students are Hispanic, and 24% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Jicarita Community School?
La Jicarita Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Jicarita Community School offer ?
La Jicarita Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Jicarita Community School part of?
La Jicarita Community School is part of La Jicarita Community School District.

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