San Juan Elementary School vs. Velarde Elementary School
Should you attend San Juan Elementary School or Velarde Elementary 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
San Juan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Velarde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-6, San Juan 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 10-14% (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 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Velarde 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
167 students
58 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#581 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
4
Grade 1 Students
20
14
Grade 2 Students
33
8
Grade 3 Students
22
9
Grade 4 Students
19
11
Grade 5 Students
20
4
Grade 6 Students
33
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
29%
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
66%
98%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.48
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
21%
