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Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Summary:

Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, New Mexico, serving grades 2-3 with a total enrollment of 190 students. The school is part of the West Las Vegas Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 91.05% of students identifying as Hispanic, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Luis E. Armijo Elementary (86.09% Hispanic) and Tony Serna Junior Elementary (95.41% Hispanic). However, the school has consistently underperformed academically, with only 18% of students proficient or better in Language Arts and 12% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 38% and 24%, respectively. Additionally, 99.47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the student-teacher ratio at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary has improved in recent years, decreasing from 18.3 in 2020-2021 to 13 in 2022-2023, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New Mexico elementary schools, with a ranking of 390 out of 435 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This decline in performance is concerning and warrants further investigation into the underlying causes, as nearby schools like Rio Gallinas School have outperformed Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary in both Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.


Detail:

Public 2-3

 412 Santa Fe St
       Las Vegas, NM  87701

(505) 426-2861

District: West Las Vegas

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,802 Help


Students who attend Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Union Elementary
    Valley Middle
    West Las Vegas Middle School
High:    West Las Vegas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.1%
White:
8.4%
Asian:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.1%), White (8.4%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Las Vegas School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is 13, which is the 2nd best among 2 elementary schools in the West Las Vegas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is $12,802. 2 elementary schools in the West Las Vegas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary 390th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary in the ranking list.)

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West Las Vegas:

SchoolDigger ranks West Las Vegas 92nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.21 282nd 389 27.5%
2006 28.83 296th 390 24.1%
2007 29.36 304th 398 23.6%
2008 53.38 170th 405 58.0%
2009 56.01 163rd 411 60.3%
2010 52.24 188th 419 55.1%
2011 62.60 130th 402 67.7%
2012 56.67 156th 398 60.8%
2013 57.02 159th 412 61.4%
2014 53.41 187th 442 57.7%
2015 37.08 248th 421 41.1%
2016 43.59 209th 410 49.0%
2017 27.35 281st 374 24.9%
2018 24.97 300th 383 21.7%
2023 16.43 390th 435 10.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.32 262nd 356 26.4%
2023 16.78 383rd 426 10.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.37 283rd 339 16.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.73 264th 333 20.7%
2023 16.83 369th 414 10.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.09 256th 329 22.2%
2023 15.20 363rd 395 8.1%
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Rank History for White students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.09 382nd 413 7.5%
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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 Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 6 0 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1991 12 0 0 287 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 19 1 0 309 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 21 1 0 345 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 15 0 0 250 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1995 7 1 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1996 7 1 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1997 3 0 0 225 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 4 0 0 195 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1999 2 0 0 181 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2000 15 0 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2001 3 0 0 218 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2002 5 0 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 5 0 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 4 0 0 152 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 2 0 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 7 1 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2007 5 1 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 3 0 0 147 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2009 6 3 0 185 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2010 7 4 0 174 0 0 0 0 185
2011 9 3 0 184 0 0 0 0 196
2012 10 3 0 172 0 0 0 0 185
2013 10 3 0 164 1 0 0 0 178
2014 6 1 0 170 2 0 0 0 179
2015 2 0 0 144 2 0 0 0 148
2016 7 0 0 144 3 0 0 0 154
2017 7 0 0 143 2 0 0 0 152
2018 5 0 0 187 2 0 0 0 194
2019 6 0 0 162 2 0 0 0 170
2020 4 0 2 165 0 0 0 0 171
2021 6 2 3 202 0 0 0 0 213
2022 11 0 2 181 0 0 1 0 195
2023 16 0 1 173 0 0 0 0 190

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 Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 285 11.9 23.9 n/a
1991 299 13.3 22.4 n/a
1992 330 14.8 22.2 n/a
1993 367 16.7 22.0 n/a
1994 265 14.4 18.4 n/a
1995 239 14.6 16.4 n/a
1996 239 14.6 16.4 n/a
1997 228 12.5 18.2 n/a
1998 199 11.2 17.8 n/a
1999 183 13.4 13.7 60.1
2000 207 13.1 15.8 61.8
2001 221 11.4 19.4 69.7
2002 191 14.5 13.2 70.2
2003 191 14.5 13.2 70.2
2004 156 14.1 11.1 85.9
2005 146 9.3 15.7 90.4
2006 183 10.2 17.9 98.4
2007 160 8.5 18.8 98.1
2008 150 11.8 12.7 98
2009 194 13.5 14.4 98.5
2010 185 13.7 13.4 98.4
2011 196 14.0 14.0 98.5
2012 185 10.7 17.2 98.4
2013 178 13.4 13.2 95.5
2014 179 12.6 14.1 98.3
2015 148 10.0 14.8 79.1
2016 154 11.0 14.0 100
2017 152 9.9 15.3 100
2018 194 12.9 14.9 100
2019 170 n/a n/a 100
2020 171 10.0 17.0 100
2021 213 11.6 18.3 100
2022 195 13.3 14.6 100
2023 190 14.5 13.0 99.5

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 Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 285 11.9 23.9 n/a
1991 299 13.3 22.4 n/a
1992 330 14.8 22.2 n/a
1993 367 16.7 22.0 n/a
1994 265 14.4 18.4 n/a
1995 239 14.6 16.4 n/a
1996 239 14.6 16.4 n/a
1997 228 12.5 18.2 n/a
1998 199 11.2 17.8 n/a
1999 183 13.4 13.7 60.1
2000 207 13.1 15.8 61.8
2001 221 11.4 19.4 69.7
2002 191 14.5 13.2 70.2
2003 191 14.5 13.2 70.2
2004 156 14.1 11.1 85.9
2005 146 9.3 15.7 90.4
2006 183 10.2 17.9 98.4
2007 160 8.5 18.8 98.1
2008 150 11.8 12.7 98
2009 194 13.5 14.4 98.5
2010 185 13.7 13.4 98.4
2011 196 14.0 14.0 98.5
2012 185 10.7 17.2 98.4
2013 178 13.4 13.2 95.5
2014 179 12.6 14.1 98.3
2015 148 10.0 14.8 79.1
2016 154 11.0 14.0 100
2017 152 9.9 15.3 100
2018 194 12.9 14.9 100
2019 170 n/a n/a 100
2020 171 10.0 17.0 100
2021 213 11.6 18.3 100
2022 195 13.3 14.6 100
2023 190 14.5 13.0 99.5

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 Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Don Cecilio Martinez 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary)2931.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas)2428.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary)2121.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Las Vegas)1819.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students170190
 11.8%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic162173
 6.8%
Pacific Islander00
White616
 166.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.5%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary

Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.3% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 8% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary.

Students who attend Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union Elementary
Middle : Valley Middle
Middle : West Las Vegas Middle School
High : West Las Vegas High School


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