Best Public Schools in Hondo, NM


Summary:

The city of Hondo, New Mexico is home to two small public schools: Hondo Elementary and Hondo High, both serving the Hondo Valley Public Schools district. These schools face significant economic challenges, with 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of disadvantage in the student population.

While both schools previously ranked in the top half of New Mexico schools, they have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years. Hondo Elementary has dropped from the top third of elementary schools to the bottom third, while Hondo High has fallen from the top half of high schools to the bottom third. This suggests the schools may be struggling to maintain academic performance compared to their peers across the state.

Despite their small enrollments of 62 students each, the schools have low student-teacher ratios, indicating a more personalized learning environment. However, this small size may also limit the range of course offerings and extracurricular activities available to students. The schools also serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, reflecting the broader demographics of the Hondo community, which could require tailored educational approaches to meet the unique needs of this student population.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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