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Mesquite Elementary

Summary:

Mesquite Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesquite, New Mexico, serving 235 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Gadsden Independent Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in the state.

Mesquite Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with a 50% proficiency rate in Language Arts, 42% in Mathematics, and 23% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups, which rank among the top 15-61% of New Mexico elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.7 to 11.1, Mesquite Elementary has a lower ratio than nearby schools in the Gadsden Independent Schools district.

Compared to other elementary schools in the district, Mesquite Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates and overall school rankings. For example, in 2022-2023, Mesquite Elementary ranked 93 out of 435 New Mexico elementary schools, while the nearby Berino Elementary and Vado Elementary ranked 340 and 278, respectively. Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Mesquite Elementary's strong academic performance suggests it is effectively supporting its students and providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 205 Nm Hwy 228
       Mesquite, NM  88048

(575) 882-6203

District: Gadsden


Students who attend Mesquite Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gadsden Middle
High:    Gadsden High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.7%
White:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

Mesquite Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gadsden:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden 67th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesquite Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.66 262nd 389 32.6%
2006 39.82 250th 390 35.9%
2007 33.78 269th 398 32.4%
2008 33.19 288th 405 28.9%
2009 41.69 247th 411 39.9%
2010 40.61 263rd 419 37.2%
2011 24.59 325th 402 19.2%
2012 23.13 324th 398 18.6%
2013 22.57 343rd 412 16.7%
2014 34.70 301st 442 31.9%
2015 33.32 277th 421 34.2%
2016 51.79 172nd 410 58.0%
2017 57.27 125th 374 66.6%
2018 85.62 33rd 383 91.4%
2019 74.72 80th 396 79.8%
2022 49.42 164th 420 61.0%
2023 76.50 93rd 435 78.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.35 7th 83 91.6%
2019 71.85 18th 98 81.6%
2022 44.91 115th 203 43.3%
2023 93.45 15th 191 92.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.21 5th 47 89.4%
2022 25.69 116th 132 12.1%
2023 43.90 97th 165 41.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.51 9th 356 97.5%
2019 83.71 25th 361 93.1%
2022 57.64 106th 410 74.1%
2023 85.11 54th 426 87.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.68 16th 339 95.3%
2019 68.58 78th 343 77.3%
2022 43.77 172nd 395 56.5%
2023 85.21 56th 390 85.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.50 40th 50 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.28 60th 333 82.0%
2019 73.06 60th 337 82.2%
2022 55.22 120th 392 69.4%
2023 71.32 101st 414 75.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.13 12th 329 96.4%
2019 79.80 38th 320 88.1%
2022 53.98 116th 389 70.2%
2023 83.44 61st 395 84.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.98 100th 413 75.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Mesquite Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 10 1 0 367 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 17 8 0 426 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1992 11 2 0 451 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 20 4 0 465 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 9 3 0 474 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 26 2 0 529 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 26 2 0 529 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 29 2 0 524 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1998 10 4 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 10 3 0 565 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 9 2 1 600 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2001 13 1 0 579 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 11 1 0 565 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 11 1 0 565 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 12 0 0 614 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 8 0 0 613 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2006 3 0 0 511 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 7 0 0 483 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 5 0 0 492 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2009 3 0 0 447 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 0 0 0 436 0 0 0 0 436
2011 0 1 0 429 0 0 0 0 430
2012 0 2 0 383 0 0 0 0 385
2013 1 1 1 390 2 0 0 0 395
2014 5 0 1 361 0 0 0 0 367
2015 5 1 0 366 0 0 0 0 372
2016 2 2 0 359 0 0 0 0 363
2017 1 0 0 335 0 0 0 0 336
2018 2 0 0 290 0 0 0 0 292
2019 3 0 0 304 0 0 0 0 307
2020 6 2 0 304 0 0 0 0 312
2021 1 1 0 277 0 0 0 0 279
2022 4 2 0 249 0 0 0 0 255
2023 3 0 0 232 0 0 0 0 235

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 Mesquite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 378 22.1 17.1 n/a
1991 451 23.0 19.6 n/a
1992 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1993 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1994 486 28.0 17.4 n/a
1995 557 33.5 16.6 n/a
1996 557 33.5 16.6 n/a
1997 555 36.6 15.2 n/a
1998 539 36.4 14.8 n/a
1999 578 37.0 15.6 88.2
2000 612 39.0 15.7 89.2
2001 593 40.7 14.6 91.6
2002 577 40.9 14.1 90.5
2003 577 40.9 14.1 90.5
2004 626 40.1 15.6 92
2005 621 40.1 15.5 93.4
2006 514 36.1 14.2 99.4
2007 490 33.0 14.8 99.4
2008 497 38.0 13.1 99.4
2009 450 36.3 12.4 99.3
2010 436 31.3 13.9 84.4
2011 430 26.3 16.3 99.3
2012 385 26.3 14.6 99.2
2013 395 27.6 14.2 99.2
2014 367 28.3 12.9 99.2
2015 372 30.0 12.4 91.4
2016 363 29.0 12.5 100
2017 336 29.8 11.2 100
2018 292 24.0 12.1 100
2019 307 25.0 12.2 100
2020 312 26.0 12.0 100
2021 279 26.0 10.7 100
2022 255 23.0 11.0 100
2023 235 21.0 11.1 100

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 Mesquite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 378 22.1 17.1 n/a
1991 451 23.0 19.6 n/a
1992 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1993 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1994 486 28.0 17.4 n/a
1995 557 33.5 16.6 n/a
1996 557 33.5 16.6 n/a
1997 555 36.6 15.2 n/a
1998 539 36.4 14.8 n/a
1999 578 37.0 15.6 88.2
2000 612 39.0 15.7 89.2
2001 593 40.7 14.6 91.6
2002 577 40.9 14.1 90.5
2003 577 40.9 14.1 90.5
2004 626 40.1 15.6 92
2005 621 40.1 15.5 93.4
2006 514 36.1 14.2 99.4
2007 490 33.0 14.8 99.4
2008 497 38.0 13.1 99.4
2009 450 36.3 12.4 99.3
2010 436 31.3 13.9 84.4
2011 430 26.3 16.3 99.3
2012 385 26.3 14.6 99.2
2013 395 27.6 14.2 99.2
2014 367 28.3 12.9 99.2
2015 372 30.0 12.4 91.4
2016 363 29.0 12.5 100
2017 336 29.8 11.2 100
2018 292 24.0 12.1 100
2019 307 25.0 12.2 100
2020 312 26.0 12.0 100
2021 279 26.0 10.7 100
2022 255 23.0 11.0 100
2023 235 21.0 11.1 100

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 Mesquite Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,603

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesquite Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 435 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Mesquite Elementary)3528.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4425.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Elementary)3117.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)4018.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Mesquite Elementary)4833.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3631.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Elementary)5036.4
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)3426
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Mesquite Elementary)5728.2
 28.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3527.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Elementary)2838.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2430.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Mesquite Elementary)6635.7
 30.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4334.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Elementary)2457.1
 33.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2638.1
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students307235
 23.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic304232
 23.7%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Mesquite Elementary.

Students who attend Mesquite Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gadsden Middle
High : Gadsden High

Students at Mesquite Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.


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