Summary:
The city of Hatch, New Mexico is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Hatch Valley School District. Unfortunately, the data analysis reveals that these schools are consistently performing below the state average on key metrics such as statewide rankings, graduation rates, and student proficiency in core subjects.
None of the Hatch schools stand out as clear performers, with Hatch Valley High School ranking 150 out of 190 high schools in the state, Hatch Valley Middle School ranking 164 out of 235 middle schools, and Rio Grande Elementary ranking 419 out of 433 elementary schools. Graduation rates at Hatch Valley High School are also below the state average at 76.7%.
The data also shows that the schools in Hatch face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having extremely high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 95.22% to 100%. This suggests that the community as a whole is struggling with poverty, which may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance observed across the district. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the consistently poor performance of Hatch schools highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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