Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Jicarita Community 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)76%
61%
Black
(15-16)n/a
2%
White
(15-16)24%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Jicarita Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend La Jicarita Community School?
25 students attend La Jicarita Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of La Jicarita Community School students are Hispanic, and 24% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Jicarita Community School?
La Jicarita Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Jicarita Community School offer ?
La Jicarita Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Jicarita Community School part of?
La Jicarita Community School is part of La Jicarita Community School District.
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