Belen

The Belen Consolidated Schools district in New Mexico serves a diverse population of students across 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district faces significant economic challenges, with all schools having 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in the district are Gil Sanchez Elementary, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New Mexico, and Belen Family School, which has also performed exceptionally well, earning a 5-star rating the previous year. Another school, Dennis Chavez Elementary, has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quarter of elementary schools to the top quarter in recent years.

The racial makeup of the schools varies, with Hispanic students making up the majority across all campuses. The student-teacher ratios also differ, ranging from 9.9 at La Promesa Elementary to 21.9 at Belen Family School. While some schools, like Gil Sanchez Elementary and Belen Family School, have consistently performed well, others, such as Belen Infinity High, have struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of New Mexico high schools.