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Mettie Jordan Elementary

Summary:

Mettie Jordan Elementary is a public elementary school in Eunice, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school is part of the Eunice School District, which is ranked 111 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mettie Jordan Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Mexico elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21% of students were proficient or better in ELA, 13% in Mathematics, and 25% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning in Mathematics, where it has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New Mexico elementary schools. Mettie Jordan Elementary's performance is also lower than the Eunice School District averages.

The school's performance gaps across different student subgroups, particularly for white and male students, are concerning and suggest the need for targeted interventions and support. Mettie Jordan Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.04% to 70.81% over the past three school years, which is likely a contributing factor to the school's overall low academic performance. Interestingly, the nearby Hobbs schools, such as Sanger Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, and Booker T. Washington Elementary, generally outperform Mettie Jordan Elementary across various academic measures, despite serving similar high-poverty student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1715 Avenue M
       Eunice, NM  88231

(575) 394-2440

District: Eunice

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,567 Help


Students who attend Mettie Jordan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Caton Middle
High:    Eunice High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.5%
White:
33.6%
African American:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Compare Details Mettie Jordan Elementary ranks worse than 84.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.5%), White (33.6%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mettie Jordan Elementary is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mettie Jordan Elementary is $8,567.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mettie Jordan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mettie Jordan Elementary 365th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Mettie Jordan Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eunice:

SchoolDigger ranks Eunice 111th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mettie Jordan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mettie Jordan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.20 150th 389 61.4%
2006 45.63 215th 390 44.9%
2007 52.20 185th 398 53.5%
2008 43.27 229th 405 43.5%
2009 33.26 298th 411 27.5%
2010 31.57 309th 419 26.3%
2011 15.14 364th 402 9.5%
2012 12.94 377th 398 5.3%
2013 18.39 361st 412 12.4%
2014 25.89 355th 442 19.7%
2015 22.58 356th 421 15.4%
2016 32.18 284th 410 30.7%
2017 25.47 289th 374 22.7%
2018 14.63 349th 383 8.9%
2019 13.16 366th 396 7.6%
2022 13.58 377th 420 10.2%
2023 24.11 347th 435 20.2%
2024 18.93 365th 433 15.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mettie Jordan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.95 328th 356 7.9%
2019 16.85 329th 361 8.9%
2022 21.12 309th 410 24.6%
2023 25.13 342nd 426 19.7%
2024 24.17 184th 237 22.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mettie Jordan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.91 306th 339 9.7%
2019 22.25 282nd 343 17.8%
2022 15.22 325th 395 17.7%
2023 36.05 251st 390 35.6%
2024 23.19 316th 393 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mettie Jordan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.43 313th 333 6.0%
2022 14.54 327th 392 16.6%
2023 14.26 380th 414 8.2%
2024 14.19 379th 410 7.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mettie Jordan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.76 286th 329 13.1%
2022 19.79 311th 389 20.1%
2023 26.79 301st 395 23.8%
2024 18.65 341st 390 12.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mettie Jordan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.65 187th 187 0.0%
2019 6.73 198th 199 0.5%
2023 18.43 358th 413 13.3%
2024 10.68 282nd 293 3.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Mettie Jordan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 263 6 0 125 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1991 254 8 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 230 5 0 155 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1993 221 4 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 226 2 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1995 193 3 0 153 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 193 3 0 153 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 169 4 0 148 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 175 5 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 146 3 1 130 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 158 3 0 110 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2001 159 3 0 109 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 146 2 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 146 2 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 132 1 0 133 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2005 130 1 0 136 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 129 3 0 145 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 114 2 0 148 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2008 116 5 0 145 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 129 5 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 127 3 0 145 0 0 0 0 275
2011 122 2 0 160 0 0 0 0 284
2012 127 1 0 178 0 0 1 0 307
2013 132 1 0 184 0 0 1 0 318
2014 148 3 0 216 0 1 0 0 368
2015 159 6 0 218 1 0 0 0 384
2016 164 3 0 253 0 0 0 0 420
2017 147 3 0 237 0 0 0 0 387
2018 151 6 0 247 0 0 0 0 404
2019 159 3 0 285 0 0 0 0 447
2020 148 5 0 269 0 0 2 0 424
2021 121 4 0 225 0 0 1 0 351
2022 120 2 0 226 0 0 1 0 349
2023 114 4 0 228 0 0 0 0 346
2024 114 3 0 222 0 0 0 0 339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mettie Jordan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 394 18.3 21.5 n/a
1991 403 18.7 21.5 n/a
1992 390 18.6 20.9 n/a
1993 365 17.6 20.7 n/a
1994 369 20.3 18.2 n/a
1995 349 22.4 15.6 n/a
1996 349 22.4 15.6 n/a
1997 321 21.6 14.9 n/a
1998 317 20.3 15.6 n/a
1999 280 19.3 14.5 61.1
2000 271 18.2 14.9 67.9
2001 271 18.2 14.9 70.1
2002 279 19.5 14.3 75.3
2003 279 19.5 14.3 75.3
2004 269 18.5 14.5 78.1
2005 270 19.0 14.2 82.2
2006 279 18.8 14.8 22.2
2007 265 19.0 13.9 69.4
2008 266 17.8 14.9 65.4
2009 268 15.8 17.0 64.6
2010 275 19.7 13.9 65.1
2011 284 17.8 15.9 58.1
2012 307 19.4 15.7 57.7
2013 318 21.6 14.6 67.3
2014 368 23.2 15.8 62
2015 384 23.0 16.6 65.6
2016 420 25.0 16.8 72.6
2017 387 23.4 16.5 72.4
2018 404 23.3 17.3 75.2
2019 447 22.1 20.1 68.2
2020 424 26.4 16.0 58.7
2021 351 23.4 14.9 68.4
2022 349 21.3 16.3 65
2023 346 23.3 14.8 70.8
2024 339 22.6 14.9 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mettie Jordan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 394 18.3 21.5 n/a
1991 403 18.7 21.5 n/a
1992 390 18.6 20.9 n/a
1993 365 17.6 20.7 n/a
1994 369 20.3 18.2 n/a
1995 349 22.4 15.6 n/a
1996 349 22.4 15.6 n/a
1997 321 21.6 14.9 n/a
1998 317 20.3 15.6 n/a
1999 280 19.3 14.5 61.1
2000 271 18.2 14.9 67.9
2001 271 18.2 14.9 70.1
2002 279 19.5 14.3 75.3
2003 279 19.5 14.3 75.3
2004 269 18.5 14.5 78.1
2005 270 19.0 14.2 82.2
2006 279 18.8 14.8 22.2
2007 265 19.0 13.9 69.4
2008 266 17.8 14.9 65.4
2009 268 15.8 17.0 64.6
2010 275 19.7 13.9 65.1
2011 284 17.8 15.9 58.1
2012 307 19.4 15.7 57.7
2013 318 21.6 14.6 67.3
2014 368 23.2 15.8 62
2015 384 23.0 16.6 65.6
2016 420 25.0 16.8 72.6
2017 387 23.4 16.5 72.4
2018 404 23.3 17.3 75.2
2019 447 22.1 20.1 68.2
2020 424 26.4 16.0 58.7
2021 351 23.4 14.9 68.4
2022 349 21.3 16.3 65
2023 346 23.3 14.8 70.8
2024 339 22.6 14.9 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mettie Jordan Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,567

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mettie Jordan Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 366th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 435 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Mettie Jordan Elementary)617
 11%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Eunice)617
 11%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
4th Grade Language Arts (Mettie Jordan Elementary)1527.8
 12.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Eunice)1527.8
 12.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mettie Jordan Elementary)87.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eunice)87.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Mettie Jordan Elementary)129.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Eunice)129.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mettie Jordan Elementary)811.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eunice)811.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students447346
 22.6%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic285228
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White159114
 28.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%70.8%
 2.6%

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Students who attend Mettie Jordan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Caton Middle
High : Eunice High

Students at Mettie Jordan Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 34% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Mettie Jordan Elementary.

Mettie Jordan Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.7% of New Mexico elementary schools.


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