Summary:
The Belen area is home to two high schools: Belen High and Belen Infinity High. Both schools face significant challenges, with students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and academic performance falling below the state average.
Belen High, the larger of the two schools with 1,027 students, is ranked 98 out of 190 New Mexico high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate is 76.7%, slightly below the state average. Academically, Belen High performs below the state average in proficiency for various assessments, including science, English language arts, and mathematics. In contrast, Belen Infinity High, with only 96 students, is ranked 137 out of 190 New Mexico high schools and has a 1-star rating. Despite the size difference, both schools share the same four-year graduation rate of 76.7%.
A common challenge faced by both Belen High and Belen Infinity High is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which stands at 100% for both schools. This indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage within the Belen community, which may be a contributing factor to the schools' academic underperformance. Addressing these challenges will require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes in the Belen area.
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