Summary:
The Bernalillo school district in New Mexico is home to 5 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with most schools underperforming compared to state averages, Placitas Elementary stands out as a top-performing school in the area.
Placitas Elementary is ranked 53rd out of 433 elementary schools in New Mexico, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (58%), Mathematics (39%), and Science (61%) are significantly higher than the Bernalillo district and state averages. This strong academic performance has been consistent over the past 3 school years, with Placitas Elementary consistently ranking in the top 50-60 elementary schools in the state.
In contrast, the other 4 elementary schools in the Bernalillo district - Wd Carroll Elementary, Santo Domingo Elementary, Algodones Elementary, and Cochiti Elementary - all have proficiency rates well below the state averages, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed. Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios, these schools have struggled to improve their performance and rankings over time.
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