Summary:
The Espanola Public Schools district in New Mexico serves 13 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population facing significant economic challenges, with all schools having 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Within the district, Dixon Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 62nd out of 435 New Mexico elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. Abiquiu Elementary has also performed exceptionally well, ranking 38th out of 420 elementary schools in 2021-2022 before dropping to 411th out of 435 schools in the latest year. Several other schools, such as Los Ninos Elementary and Velarde Elementary, stand out for their low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their ability to provide more individualized attention to students.
However, the majority of schools in the Espanola Public Schools district are performing poorly, with several ranked in the bottom 10-20% of New Mexico schools. This stark contrast in school performance, combined with the uniformly high free and reduced lunch rates across all schools, suggests the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to these disparities and the implementation of strategies to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.
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