Summary:
The Jal Elementary is the sole elementary school located in the Jal school district in New Mexico. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and has faced declining performance in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 229 out of 420 schools in 2021-2022 to 290 out of 433 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Jal Elementary lags behind the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 51.37%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school maintains a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 15.9, which could provide opportunities for more individualized attention and support for students.
While Jal Elementary faces challenges in maintaining its academic performance, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio suggest potential for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps and improve student outcomes. Addressing the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population may also be a key focus area for the school and district to ensure all students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
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