South Mountain Elementary School vs. Route 66 Elementary School
Should you attend South Mountain Elementary School or Route 66 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
South Mountain 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
Route 66 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Route 66 Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
304 students
304 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#326 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
40
Grade 1 Students
48
46
Grade 2 Students
51
51
Grade 3 Students
55
55
Grade 4 Students
55
54
Grade 5 Students
52
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
45%
52%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
50%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
