Gil Sanchez Elementary School vs. Belen Family School
Should you attend Gil Sanchez Elementary School or Belen Family School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Belen Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 139 students in grades 1-8, Belen Family School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
1-8
Total Students
304 students
139 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
5 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
28:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#42 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
40
-
Grade 1 Students
36
9
Grade 2 Students
44
10
Grade 3 Students
32
15
Grade 4 Students
57
20
Grade 5 Students
45
16
Grade 6 Students
50
18
Grade 7 Students
-
31
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
n/a
1%


% Hispanic
84%
67%


% Black
n/a
n/a


% White
15%
30%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%


Diversity Score
0.27
0.47


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
18%

