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Melrose Elementary

Summary:

Melrose Elementary is a public elementary school located in Melrose, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 158 students. The school is part of the Melrose District, which is ranked 21 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Melrose Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Mexico, with a current ranking of 43 out of 433 schools for the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (69%), Mathematics (41%), and Science (55%) are significantly higher than the state averages (39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively) for the 2023-2024 school year. Melrose Elementary has also shown consistent academic improvement over the years, with its ranking steadily climbing from 215 out of 421 schools in 2014-2015 to its current top-50 position.

Melrose Elementary excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, special education students, and military-connected students. The school's special education students and military-connected students are particularly noteworthy, ranking 41st out of 132 schools and 1st out of 50 schools, respectively. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Melrose Elementary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 43rd out of 410 New Mexico elementary schools in the 2021-2022 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Missouri Ave
       Melrose, NM  88124

(575) 253-4269

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,204 Help


Students who attend Melrose Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Melrose Junior
High:    Melrose High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Two or more races:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Compare Details Melrose Elementary ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Hispanic (17.1%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose Elementary is $13,204.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Elementary 43rd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Melrose Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 21st of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melrose Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.51 47th 389 87.9%
2006 76.52 71st 390 81.8%
2007 87.61 32nd 398 92.0%
2008 83.62 47th 405 88.4%
2009 74.73 77th 411 81.3%
2010 88.56 24th 419 94.3%
2011 87.39 40th 402 90.0%
2012 77.00 68th 398 82.9%
2013 80.62 61st 412 85.2%
2014 93.46 14th 442 96.8%
2015 42.17 215th 421 48.9%
2016 58.30 136th 410 66.8%
2017 65.04 100th 374 73.3%
2018 65.37 110th 383 71.3%
2019 68.85 103rd 396 74.0%
2022 66.80 98th 420 76.7%
2023 74.00 99th 435 77.2%
2024 90.60 43rd 433 90.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.28 41st 132 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.96 42nd 361 88.4%
2022 74.42 43rd 410 89.5%
2023 55.35 184th 426 56.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.34 71st 339 79.1%
2019 82.30 35th 343 89.8%
2022 93.28 18th 395 95.4%
2023 80.68 67th 390 82.8%
2024 95.08 27th 393 93.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.66 1st 50 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 95th 333 71.5%
2022 68.22 73rd 392 81.4%
2023 64.90 133rd 414 67.9%
2024 77.16 84th 410 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.02 261st 395 33.9%
2024 86.68 47th 390 87.9%
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Rank History for White students at Melrose Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.02 112th 187 40.1%
2019 81.13 17th 199 91.5%
2022 41.20 197th 325 39.4%
2023 69.59 111th 413 73.1%
2024 77.73 56th 293 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Melrose Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 112 0 0 21 4 n/a n/a 0 137
1991 124 0 0 20 3 n/a n/a 0 147
1992 144 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1993 134 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1994 131 0 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 152
1995 135 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1996 135 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1997 134 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1998 129 0 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 153
1999 118 0 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2000 119 0 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 140
2001 95 0 0 26 3 n/a n/a 0 124
2002 100 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2003 100 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2004 121 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2005 110 0 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2006 111 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2007 96 0 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 119
2008 99 0 0 21 3 n/a n/a 0 123
2009 95 4 0 14 7 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 107 0 0 18 1 0 5 0 131
2011 100 0 0 23 0 0 6 0 129
2012 115 0 0 20 0 0 5 0 140
2013 113 0 1 16 0 0 2 0 132
2014 121 0 0 18 1 0 2 0 142
2015 108 0 0 15 1 0 2 0 126
2016 112 0 0 27 3 0 1 0 143
2017 118 2 0 23 2 0 2 0 147
2018 123 2 0 31 2 0 2 0 160
2019 136 4 1 34 0 0 0 0 175
2020 135 4 1 36 0 0 0 0 176
2021 137 2 1 28 0 0 0 0 168
2022 116 0 1 31 0 0 2 0 150
2023 130 0 0 27 0 0 1 0 158

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 Melrose Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 137 10.0 13.7 n/a
1991 147 9.0 16.3 n/a
1992 158 9.2 17.1 n/a
1993 147 9.4 15.6 n/a
1994 152 9.8 15.5 n/a
1995 154 11.1 13.9 n/a
1996 154 11.1 13.9 n/a
1997 157 11.1 14.1 n/a
1998 153 10.6 14.4 n/a
1999 139 10.9 12.8 58.3
2000 140 11.1 12.6 60
2001 124 11.3 11.0 65.3
2002 115 11.8 9.7 60.9
2003 115 11.8 9.7 60.9
2004 138 11.4 12.1 65.9
2005 129 10.9 11.8 69
2006 131 10.9 12.0 58
2007 119 10.6 11.2 51.3
2008 123 10.4 11.8 48
2009 120 10.7 11.2 46.7
2010 131 10.1 12.8 48.1
2011 129 9.7 13.2 45
2012 140 9.6 14.4 45
2013 132 9.8 13.3 50
2014 142 10.0 14.1 53.5
2015 126 10.0 12.6 57.9
2016 143 10.0 14.3 49.7
2017 147 10.1 14.5 47.6
2018 160 10.2 15.6 50
2019 175 10.6 16.5 48
2020 176 10.4 16.8 43.8
2021 168 10.4 16.1 50
2022 150 11.0 13.5 49.3
2023 158 11.0 14.2 45.6

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 Melrose Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 137 10.0 13.7 n/a
1991 147 9.0 16.3 n/a
1992 158 9.2 17.1 n/a
1993 147 9.4 15.6 n/a
1994 152 9.8 15.5 n/a
1995 154 11.1 13.9 n/a
1996 154 11.1 13.9 n/a
1997 157 11.1 14.1 n/a
1998 153 10.6 14.4 n/a
1999 139 10.9 12.8 58.3
2000 140 11.1 12.6 60
2001 124 11.3 11.0 65.3
2002 115 11.8 9.7 60.9
2003 115 11.8 9.7 60.9
2004 138 11.4 12.1 65.9
2005 129 10.9 11.8 69
2006 131 10.9 12.0 58
2007 119 10.6 11.2 51.3
2008 123 10.4 11.8 48
2009 120 10.7 11.2 46.7
2010 131 10.1 12.8 48.1
2011 129 9.7 13.2 45
2012 140 9.6 14.4 45
2013 132 9.8 13.3 50
2014 142 10.0 14.1 53.5
2015 126 10.0 12.6 57.9
2016 143 10.0 14.3 49.7
2017 147 10.1 14.5 47.6
2018 160 10.2 15.6 50
2019 175 10.6 16.5 48
2020 176 10.4 16.8 43.8
2021 168 10.4 16.1 50
2022 150 11.0 13.5 49.3
2023 158 11.0 14.2 45.6

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 Melrose Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,204

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose 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 103rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 435 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Melrose Elementary)7035.3
 34.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Melrose)7035.3
 34.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Melrose Elementary)5252
   5th Grade Language Arts (Melrose)5252
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose Elementary)1748
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)1748
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Melrose Elementary)5429.4
 24.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Melrose)5429.4
 24.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Melrose Elementary)1164.7
 53.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)1164.7
 53.7%
   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 Students175158
 9.7%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3427
 20.6%
Pacific Islander00
White136130
 4.4%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%45.6%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Elementary

Students who attend Melrose Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melrose Junior
High : Melrose High

Students at Melrose Elementary are 82% White, 17% Hispanic.

Yes. Melrose Elementary ranks in the top 9.9% of New Mexico elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Melrose Elementary.


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