Summary:
Yucca Elementary is a public elementary school in Artesia, New Mexico, serving 333 students in grades 1-5. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in Language Arts, and serves a diverse student population effectively.
Yucca Elementary's academic performance is impressive, with 49% proficiency in Language Arts, 33% in Mathematics, and 45% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, ranking among the top 25% of New Mexico elementary schools for these groups. Notably, the school's performance for Native American students is exceptional, ranking 4th out of 99 New Mexico elementary schools in 2021-2022.
Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.95%), Yucca Elementary has maintained a low student-teacher ratio of 15.3, suggesting that the school is able to provide individualized attention and support to its students. Compared to other elementary schools in the Artesia Public Schools district, Yucca Elementary often outperforms its peers, though Yeso Elementary ranks even higher in the state. Yucca Elementary's consistent performance over the years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, is a testament to the school's ability to effectively support its diverse student population and address their academic needs.
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Detail:
Public 1-5
District:
Artesia
SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,636
Students who attend Yucca Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3
Number of students: 333
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
59.2%
White:
37.8%
American Indian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%
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