Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barranca Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 57% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barranca Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Barranca Mesa Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barranca Mesa Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barranca Mesa Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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
#27 out of 796 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
33%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
57%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barranca Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Barranca Mesa Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Barranca Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Barranca Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School, Pinon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Barranca Mesa Elementary School?
429 students attend Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Barranca Mesa Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barranca Mesa Elementary School?
Barranca Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barranca Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Barranca Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barranca Mesa Elementary School part of?
Barranca Mesa Elementary School is part of Los Alamos School District.
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