Summary:
The city of Cuba, New Mexico, is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with a predominately Native American and economically disadvantaged student population. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with most ranking in the bottom quartile of their respective school types statewide.
The standout schools in the area include Tse Yi Gai High School, which has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest statewide ranking among the high schools, though its performance has declined in recent years. On the other end, Lybrook Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a 98.48% Native American student population and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate.
Overall, the schools in Cuba, New Mexico, serve a predominantly Native American and economically disadvantaged student population, with all schools having free and reduced lunch rates of 97% or higher. Many of the schools have been consistently low-performing, with several elementary schools ranking in the bottom 1% or 2% of their peers in the state. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions, community engagement, and innovative approaches to address the unique needs of this student population and improve educational outcomes.
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