Summary:
The city of Fruitland, New Mexico, has two elementary schools serving the community: Ojo Amarillo Elementary and Nenahnezad Community School. Both schools are struggling, with low test scores and high rates of economic disadvantage among their student populations.
Ojo Amarillo Elementary has significantly lower test scores compared to the Central district and the state of New Mexico averages across all subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17% of Ojo Amarillo Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26% in the Central district and 39% statewide. Similarly, the school's Mathematics and Science proficiency rates were also well below district and state averages. Nenahnezad Community School also appears to be a low-performing school, with high free and reduced lunch rates indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.
The data suggests that the students in Fruitland, New Mexico, may be facing significant socioeconomic and educational challenges. Targeted interventions and support programs may be needed to address these issues and improve student outcomes. With both schools struggling, the lack of diversity in school types in the area may also limit the educational options and opportunities available to students.
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