Velarde Elementary School vs. San Juan Elementary School
Should you attend Velarde Elementary School or San Juan 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
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
San Juan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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.
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
58 students
167 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
14 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#612 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
10-14%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
4
20
Grade 1 Students
14
20
Grade 2 Students
8
33
Grade 3 Students
9
22
Grade 4 Students
11
19
Grade 5 Students
4
20
Grade 6 Students
8
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
29%


% Asian
n/a
1%


% Hispanic
98%
66%


% Black
n/a
n/a

n/a
% White
n/a
2%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.48


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
76%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
14%

