Summary:
The city of El Rito, New Mexico is home to a single elementary school, El Rito Elementary, which serves grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 58 students. The school is part of the Mesa Vista District, which is ranked 77 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
El Rito Elementary has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% of elementary schools in 2013-2014 to the top 30% in 2023-2024. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with ELA proficiency slightly above the state average but math proficiency well above the district and state averages. The school serves a very high-need student population, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating significant poverty levels in the community. Despite these challenges, the school maintains small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2.
Overall, El Rito Elementary appears to be a small, high-poverty school that has made progress in recent years, but still faces academic performance challenges, particularly in mathematics. The school's unique student population and resource requirements suggest the need for targeted support and interventions to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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