Mac Arthur Elementary School

655 N 4th St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mac Arthur 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mac Arthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Mac Arthur Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mac Arthur 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 Mac Arthur Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#547 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
24%
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20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mac Arthur Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
93%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Mac Arthur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mac Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mac Arthur Elementary School's ranking?
Mac Arthur Elementary School is ranked #547 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mac Arthur Elementary School?
353 students attend Mac Arthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mac Arthur Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mac Arthur Elementary School?
Mac Arthur Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mac Arthur Elementary School offer ?
Mac Arthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mac Arthur Elementary School part of?
Mac Arthur Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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