Summary:
The Carrizozo school district in New Mexico consists of three schools: Carrizozo Elementary, Carrizozo High, and Carrizozo Middle. The district faces a mix of strengths and challenges, with Carrizozo Elementary standing out as a high-performing school, while Carrizozo High has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking.
Carrizozo Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico elementary schools, with a 4-star rating in the last two academic years. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts proficiency, with 54% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 39%. However, the school lags behind in Mathematics proficiency, with only 21% of students meeting or exceeding the state average of 25%.
In contrast, Carrizozo High has experienced a significant drop in its statewide ranking, from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to a 1-star rating in the current academic year. The high school underperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (21% vs. 34%) and Science (43% vs. 36%) proficiency. Additionally, Carrizozo Middle also struggles to meet or exceed state averages in core subject areas. Across all three schools, the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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