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Tony Serna Junior Elementary

Summary:

Tony Serna Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, New Mexico, serving 109 students in grades 4. The school is part of the West Las Vegas Public Schools district, which is ranked 92 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Tony Serna Junior Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (95.41%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 78.75% to 92.33% Hispanic students. The school has shown mixed academic performance, outperforming the state average in Language Arts but underperforming in Mathematics. However, its performance has fluctuated over the years, with rankings ranging from 101 to 269 out of 383-442 New Mexico elementary schools. The school has performed relatively well for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 20% of New Mexico elementary schools in these categories in recent years.

The nearby schools, such as Luis E. Armijo Elementary, Rio Gallinas School, and Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary, share similar demographic and performance characteristics with Tony Serna Junior Elementary, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school may be common in the local area. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's location within a low-performing district may be contributing factors to the school's academic challenges, which could be addressed through targeted interventions and a focus on the systemic issues within the district and the local community.


Detail:

Public 4

 1725 New Mexico Ave
       Las Vegas, NM  87701

(505) 426-2621

District: West Las Vegas

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,027 Help


Students who attend Tony Serna Junior Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.4%
White:
1.8%
American Indian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Tony Serna Junior Elementary ranks better than 55.6% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.4%), American Indian (1.8%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tony Serna Junior Elementary is 14.8. 2 elementary schools in the West Las Vegas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tony Serna Junior Elementary is $16,027, which is the 2nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the West Las Vegas School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tony Serna Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tony Serna Junior Elementary 193rd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Tony Serna Junior 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 Tony Serna Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tony Serna Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.73 145th 389 62.7%
2006 38.49 258th 390 33.8%
2007 33.46 272nd 398 31.7%
2008 50.62 185th 405 54.3%
2009 35.62 285th 411 30.7%
2010 27.01 331st 419 21.0%
2011 43.18 228th 402 43.3%
2012 35.18 269th 398 32.4%
2013 40.38 248th 412 39.8%
2014 56.25 173rd 442 60.9%
2015 39.41 229th 421 45.6%
2016 48.83 182nd 410 55.6%
2017 49.81 162nd 374 56.7%
2018 67.10 101st 383 73.6%
2019 62.21 121st 396 69.4%
2023 52.36 193rd 435 55.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tony Serna Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.33 46th 356 87.1%
2019 75.82 56th 361 84.5%
2023 61.60 162nd 426 62.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Tony Serna Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.78 87th 339 74.3%
2019 52.36 137th 343 60.1%
2023 47.03 204th 390 47.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tony Serna Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.81 112th 333 66.4%
2019 63.60 89th 337 73.6%
2023 55.06 173rd 414 58.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tony Serna Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.60 71st 329 78.4%
2019 70.04 62nd 320 80.6%
2023 58.82 152nd 395 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Tony Serna Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.98 188th 413 54.5%
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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 Tony Serna Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 8 0 0 168 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1991 2 0 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1992 5 1 0 152 1 n/a n/a 0 159
1993 1 0 0 157 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1994 3 1 0 178 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1995 7 3 0 217 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1996 7 3 0 217 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1997 3 2 0 213 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 5 0 0 190 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1999 3 0 0 199 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2000 14 0 0 184 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2001 9 0 0 181 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2002 4 1 0 189 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2003 4 1 0 189 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2004 4 1 0 178 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2005 7 2 0 174 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2006 7 2 1 162 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2007 8 4 1 151 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 4 1 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 6 1 0 146 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2010 3 0 0 120 0 0 0 0 123
2011 2 0 0 102 0 0 0 0 104
2012 5 0 0 133 1 0 0 0 139
2013 8 0 0 124 1 0 0 0 133
2014 8 0 0 117 0 0 0 0 125
2015 14 1 0 137 0 0 0 0 152
2016 14 0 1 132 0 0 0 0 147
2017 9 0 0 130 0 0 0 0 139
2018 6 0 0 82 0 0 0 0 88
2019 4 0 0 98 0 0 0 0 102
2020 2 0 0 90 1 0 1 0 94
2021 5 0 0 69 1 0 0 0 75
2022 7 1 2 101 0 0 0 0 111
2023 2 0 1 104 2 0 0 0 109

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 Tony Serna Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 176 11.2 15.7 n/a
1991 177 11.4 15.5 n/a
1992 159 11.3 14.0 n/a
1993 158 10.5 15.0 n/a
1994 182 11.4 16.0 n/a
1995 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1996 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1997 218 14.7 14.8 n/a
1998 195 12.6 15.5 n/a
1999 202 11.6 17.4 78.7
2000 199 15.6 12.8 80.9
2001 191 16.9 11.3 83.2
2002 194 12.8 15.2 85.1
2003 194 12.8 15.2 85.1
2004 183 15.0 12.2 90.2
2005 184 12.0 15.3 88.6
2006 172 14.2 12.1 98.3
2007 164 12.0 13.7 98.2
2008 146 11.8 12.4 97.9
2009 154 13.5 11.4 98.1
2010 123 13.7 8.9 97.6
2011 104 8.0 13.0 97.1
2012 139 8.7 15.9 97.8
2013 133 9.9 13.4 97.7
2014 125 8.3 14.9 97.6
2015 152 8.0 19.0 62.5
2016 147 7.0 21.0 100
2017 139 8.0 17.2 100
2018 88 5.6 15.7 100
2019 102 1.5 67.1 100
2020 94 5.2 17.9 100
2021 75 3.7 20.0 100
2022 111 7.1 15.6 100
2023 109 7.3 14.8 100

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 Tony Serna Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 176 11.2 15.7 n/a
1991 177 11.4 15.5 n/a
1992 159 11.3 14.0 n/a
1993 158 10.5 15.0 n/a
1994 182 11.4 16.0 n/a
1995 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1996 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1997 218 14.7 14.8 n/a
1998 195 12.6 15.5 n/a
1999 202 11.6 17.4 78.7
2000 199 15.6 12.8 80.9
2001 191 16.9 11.3 83.2
2002 194 12.8 15.2 85.1
2003 194 12.8 15.2 85.1
2004 183 15.0 12.2 90.2
2005 184 12.0 15.3 88.6
2006 172 14.2 12.1 98.3
2007 164 12.0 13.7 98.2
2008 146 11.8 12.4 97.9
2009 154 13.5 11.4 98.1
2010 123 13.7 8.9 97.6
2011 104 8.0 13.0 97.1
2012 139 8.7 15.9 97.8
2013 133 9.9 13.4 97.7
2014 125 8.3 14.9 97.6
2015 152 8.0 19.0 62.5
2016 147 7.0 21.0 100
2017 139 8.0 17.2 100
2018 88 5.6 15.7 100
2019 102 1.5 67.1 100
2020 94 5.2 17.9 100
2021 75 3.7 20.0 100
2022 111 7.1 15.6 100
2023 109 7.3 14.8 100

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 Tony Serna Junior Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,027

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tony Serna Junior 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 121st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 435 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Tony Serna Junior Elementary)3324.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas)2924.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tony Serna Junior Elementary)3215.1
 16.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Las Vegas)2613.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students102109
 6.9%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic98104
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White42
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Tony Serna Junior Elementary ranks 193rd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tony Serna Junior Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Tony Serna Junior Elementary.

Students who attend Tony Serna Junior 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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