North Valley Elementary

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North Valley Elementary ranks 144 th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Miguel, New Mexico, serving 265 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Gadsden school district, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in the state.

North Valley Elementary has shown a mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 114 and 260 out of 420-442 New Mexico elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 144 out of 433 elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37%), Mathematics (38%), and Science (28%) are generally on par or slightly below the district and state averages, the school has shown strengths in specific grade levels, such as 6th-grade Mathematics (63.6% proficient) and 1st/2nd-grade Early Literacy (34.2% and 38.6% proficient, respectively). The school has also performed relatively well with Hispanic students and English Language Learners, but has struggled with the performance of White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby schools, North Valley Elementary generally outperforms the other Gadsden district schools, Berino Elementary and Vado Elementary, but the nearby Mesquite Elementary has consistently outperformed it in recent years. When compared to schools in the neighboring Las Cruces district, North Valley Elementary's performance is mixed, with some schools performing better and others performing worse. The school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate indicates a high concentration of students from low-income families, which can present unique challenges in terms of academic achievement and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

300 Cascade Ave
San Miguel, NM 88058

(575) 882-6203

District: Gadsden

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,326

Students who attend North Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gadsden Middle
High:	Gadsden High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.2%

White:

3.4%

American Indian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Valley Elementary ranks better than 66.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 5^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), White (3.4%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Valley Elementary is 11.9, which is the 5^th best among 14 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Compare North Valley Elementary employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Valley Elementary is $10,326, which is the 7^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Valley Elementary 144^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See North Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Gadsden:

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

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Rank History for North Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2010	39.17	276^th	419	34.1%
2011	54.37	159^th	402	60.4%
2012	55.77	162^nd	398	59.3%
2013	64.77	119^th	412	71.1%
2014	52.02	198^th	442	55.2%
2015	62.73	114^th	421	72.9%
2016	58.42	135^th	410	67.1%
2017	60.60	115^th	374	69.3%
2018	59.39	128^th	383	66.6%
2019	48.02	185^th	396	53.3%
2022	32.89	260^th	420	38.1%
2023	46.56	216^th	435	50.3%
2024	59.91	144^th	433	66.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	73.13	13^th	83	84.3%
2022	54.21	74^th	203	63.5%
2023	36.05	140^th	191	26.7%
2024	62.13	63^rd	166	62.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	71.31	59^th	356	83.4%
2019	59.03	122^nd	361	66.2%
2022	36.46	226^th	410	44.9%
2023	53.64	192^nd	426	54.9%
2024	64.65	76^th	237	67.9%

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Rank History for Female students at North Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	57.54	122^nd	339	64.0%
2019	39.36	201^st	343	41.4%
2022	34.52	232^nd	395	41.3%
2023	45.35	217^th	390	44.4%
2024	55.35	149^th	393	62.1%

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Rank History for Male students at North Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	54.40	123^rd	333	63.1%
2019	50.52	148^th	337	56.1%
2022	47.36	150^th	392	61.7%
2023	42.02	228^th	414	44.9%
2024	63.37	138^th	410	66.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	64.15	97^th	329	70.5%
2019	47.66	162^nd	320	49.4%
2022	36.34	208^th	389	46.5%
2023	49.40	188^th	395	52.4%
2024	71.73	99^th	390	74.6%

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Rank History for White students at North Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.49	235^th	413	43.1%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for North Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	17	0	3	397	0	n/a	n/a	417
2010	17	0	2	391	0	0	0	410
2011	29	0	2	400	0	0	0	431
2012	24	0	0	406	0	0	0	430
2013	18	0	0	398	0	0	0	416
2014	19	0	0	399	0	0	0	418
2015	19	0	0	364	0	0	0	383
2016	17	0	0	366	0	0	0	383
2017	15	0	0	368	0	0	0	383
2018	15	0	0	342	0	0	0	357
2019	12	0	0	311	0	0	0	323
2020	18	0	0	290	0	0	0	308
2021	11	2	0	254	0	0	0	267
2022	9	0	0	260	0	0	0	269
2023	9	0	0	255	1	0	0	265

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 North Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	417	29.2	14.3	99.3
2010	410	28.2	14.4	82.4
2011	431	28.3	15.2	99.3
2012	430	28.8	14.9	99.3
2013	416	28.6	14.5	99.3
2014	418	29.5	14.1	99
2015	383	29.0	13.2	99.2
2016	383	30.0	12.7	100
2017	383	29.0	13.2	100
2018	357	26.0	13.7	100
2019	323	25.0	12.9	100
2020	308	25.0	12.3	100
2021	267	25.0	10.6	100
2022	269	22.0	12.2	100
2023	265	22.1	11.9	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 North Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	417	29.2	14.3	99.3
2010	410	28.2	14.4	82.4
2011	431	28.3	15.2	99.3
2012	430	28.8	14.9	99.3
2013	416	28.6	14.5	99.3
2014	418	29.5	14.1	99
2015	383	29.0	13.2	99.2
2016	383	30.0	12.7	100
2017	383	29.0	13.2	100
2018	357	26.0	13.7	100
2019	323	25.0	12.9	100
2020	308	25.0	12.3	100
2021	267	25.0	10.6	100
2022	269	22.0	12.2	100
2023	265	22.1	11.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Valley Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,326

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 216^th of 435 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (North Valley Elementary)	23	16.7	6.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	44	25.6	18.4%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Valley Elementary)	44	20	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	40	18.7	21.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (North Valley Elementary)	26	15.8	10.2%
4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	36	31.7	4.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (North Valley Elementary)	28	16.9	11.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	35	27.9	7.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Valley Elementary)	21	28.8	7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	24	30.9	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (North Valley Elementary)	42	51.5	9.5%
6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	43	34.1	8.9%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Valley Elementary)	31	63.6	32.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	26	38.1	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	265	18%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	311	255	18%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	9	25%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near North Valley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
North Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Cascade Ave	San Miguel	88058	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	265	22	11.9	100.0%	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	255 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.9	144^th of 433 public elementary schools	66.7%		46.6	216^th of 435 public elementary schools	50.3%	72	28.0	37.0	38.0	$10,326
Mesquite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	205 Nm Hwy 228	Mesquite	88048	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	235	21	11.1	100.0%	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	232 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$10,603
Vado Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	330 Holguin Rd	Vado	88072	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	327	28	11.6	100.0%	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	320 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.7	305^th of 433 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.3	278^th of 435 public elementary schools	36.1%	27	13.0	28.0	21.0	$10,558
Tombaugh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	226 Carver Rd	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9575	585	41	14.1	100.0%	73 (12.5%)	5 (0.9%)	488 (83.4%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	55.9	167^th of 433 public elementary schools	61.4%		67.8	131^st of 435 public elementary schools	69.9%	36	38.0	38.0	30.0	$9,882
Mesilla Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	955 West Union Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9615	353	29	12.1	100.0%	42 (11.9%)	4 (1.1%)	302 (85.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60	143^rd of 433 public elementary schools	67.0%		53.5	188^th of 435 public elementary schools	56.8%	45	32.0	38.0	36.0	$10,652
Mesilla Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2363 Calle Del Sur	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9566	275	20	13.8	100.0%	47 (17.1%)	4 (1.5%)	217 (78.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	46.3	205^th of 433 public elementary schools	52.7%		55.5	178^th of 435 public elementary schools	59.1%	27	32.0	37.0	24.0	$10,894
Berino Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	455 Shrode Rd	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	353	29	12.3	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	349 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	322^nd of 433 public elementary schools	25.6%		24.9	340^th of 435 public elementary schools	21.8%	18	9.0	26.0	20.0	$10,604
University Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2005 South Locust St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9649	358	30	12.1	100.0%	46 (12.8%)	12 (3.4%)	270 (75.4%)	18 (5.0%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	57.9	154^th of 433 public elementary schools	64.4%		63.4	148^th of 435 public elementary schools	66.0%	6	26.0	40.0	34.0	$11,880
Conlee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 Boston Dr	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9656	422	35	12.1	100.0%	46 (10.9%)	12 (2.8%)	358 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	62.6	138^th of 433 public elementary schools	68.1%		47.1	213^th of 435 public elementary schools	51.0%	75	50.0	42.0	29.0	$11,071
Valley View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	915 E California Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9586	371	30	12.5	100.0%	44 (11.9%)	17 (4.6%)	303 (81.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14.3	397^th of 433 public elementary schools	8.3%		20.3	371^st of 435 public elementary schools	14.7%	26	14.0	22.0	9.0	$12,275

Frequently Asked Questions about North Valley Elementary

Is North Valley Elementary a good school?

North Valley Elementary ranks 144^th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is North Valley Elementary in?

Gadsden

How many students attend North Valley Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended North Valley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of North Valley Elementary?

Students at North Valley Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of North Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gadsden Middle
High : Gadsden High

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