Mccormick Elementary School

701 Mc Cormick Rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mccormick 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mccormick Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mccormick 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 Mccormick Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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)
#630 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mccormick Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mccormick Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mccormick 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.
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mccormick Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
48%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mccormick Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mccormick Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mccormick 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mccormick Elementary 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 (17-18)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mccormick Elementary School's ranking?
Mccormick Elementary School is ranked #630 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mccormick Elementary School?
411 students attend Mccormick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mccormick Elementary School students are American Indian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccormick Elementary School?
Mccormick Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccormick Elementary School offer ?
Mccormick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mccormick Elementary School part of?
Mccormick Elementary School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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