Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community's student population of 114 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community 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 Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
92%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community's ranking?
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community is ranked #414 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community?
114 students attend Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community?
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community offer ?
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community part of?
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community is part of Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community School District.
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