Summary:
Dolores Gonzales Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 308 students in grades PK-5. The school faces several key challenges, including low academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and a declining statewide ranking.
Dolores Gonzales Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (89.61%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 51.02% to 93.99% Hispanic students. The school's proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with its Language Arts proficiency rate at 32% compared to the state average of 38%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate at 20% compared to the state average of 24%. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, are generally in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with some rankings in the bottom quarter.
While Dolores Gonzales Elementary faces significant challenges, it also has some bright spots. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.4 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's ranking for English Language Learner students is relatively higher than its overall ranking, suggesting that the school may be providing effective support for this student population. However, the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the consistently low test scores across multiple subject areas and grade levels suggest that the school may face significant hurdles in improving student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Albuquerque
SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,633
Students who attend Dolores Gonzales Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4
Number of students: 308
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
89.6%
White:
8.4%
Asian:
0.6%
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American Indian:
0.6%
African American:
0.3%
Two or more races:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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