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
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Top Rankings
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Velarde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 141 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 6-9% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 39 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 ≤20% (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
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
141 students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#490 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
6
Grade 1 Students
24
2
Grade 2 Students
19
9
Grade 3 Students
33
6
Grade 4 Students
21
8
Grade 5 Students
15
5
Grade 6 Students
15
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
28%
3%
% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
66%
97%
% Black
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% White
1%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
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Diversity Score
0.49
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
21%