Summary:
The city of Anthony, New Mexico is home to 11 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Gadsden Independent Schools district. While the district faces some challenges, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are standout schools that are excelling and could serve as models for improvement.
The top-performing school in the area is Alta Vista Early College High School, which ranks 17th out of 170 high schools in the state and has a 5-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in Language Arts (62%), Mathematics (38%), and Science (69%) compared to the other schools and the state averages. At the elementary level, Anthony Elementary and La Union Elementary also stand out, with proficiency rates above the state average in key subjects.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with some significantly underperforming the state averages. This suggests that there may be systemic challenges that need to be addressed to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Anthony area. Leveraging the success of the standout schools and addressing the underlying issues could be key to improving outcomes for the predominantly low-income, minority student population served by these schools.
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