Summary:
The city of Kirtland, New Mexico is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Central School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 108 out of 119 districts in the state and rated 1 out of 5 stars, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Judy Nelson Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Kirtland, ranking 150 out of 433 elementary schools statewide and earning a 3-star rating. It outperformed the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Kirtland Middle School is also a standout, ranking 138 out of 235 middle schools and earning a 2-star rating, the highest in the district. It outperformed the district average in English Language Arts proficiency.
However, the data reveals consistent underperformance across the Kirtland schools, with Kirtland Central High School having lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state in core subjects, and Kirtland Elementary having the lowest proficiency rates among the Kirtland schools. All four schools have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community that may be impacting student achievement.
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