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Ojo Caliente Elementary

Summary:

Ojo Caliente Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the rural community of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 59 students. The school is part of the Mesa Vista District, which is ranked 77 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ojo Caliente Elementary outperforms the Mesa Vista District and the state of New Mexico in several academic areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 52% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49% for the district and 39% for the state. However, the school's Mathematics and Science proficiency rates were lower than the state's. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate for the past three years.

While Ojo Caliente Elementary outperforms the only nearby school, Mesa Vista Middle, in several academic areas, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 61st out of 239 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 121st out of 235 middle schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other middle schools in the state, despite its strengths in serving a high-poverty population.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 Hwy 285 Junction 111
       Ojo Caliente, NM  87549

(575) 583-2316

District: Mesa Vista

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,830 Help


Students who attend Ojo Caliente Elementary usually attend:

High:    Mesa Vista High

Feeder schools for Ojo Caliente Elementary:

Elementary:    El Rito Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.1%
White:
7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ojo Caliente Elementary ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.1%), White (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ojo Caliente Elementary is 18.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ojo Caliente Elementary is $14,830.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ojo Caliente Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ojo Caliente Elementary 152nd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Ojo Caliente Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mesa Vista:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Vista 77th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ojo Caliente Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ojo Caliente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 17.63 352nd 389 9.5%
2006 23.56 329th 390 15.6%
2007 24.99 326th 398 18.1%
2008 31.08 304th 405 24.9%
2009 45.20 225th 411 45.3%
2010 30.36 313th 419 25.3%
2011 17.14 350th 402 12.9%
2012 14.93 368th 398 7.5%
2013 33.08 295th 412 28.4%
2014 54.13 182nd 442 58.8%
2015 22.10 363rd 421 13.8%
2016 37.18 252nd 410 38.5%
2018 44.43 190th 383 50.4%
2019 60.88 128th 396 67.7%
2023 40.51 250th 435 42.5%
2024 58.13 152nd 433 64.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ojo Caliente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.89 133rd 356 62.6%
2019 72.34 64th 361 82.3%
2023 47.66 222nd 426 47.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ojo Caliente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.81 139th 390 64.4%
2024 60.66 128th 393 67.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ojo Caliente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.40 363rd 414 12.3%
2024 58.61 155th 410 62.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ojo Caliente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.20 154th 329 53.2%
2023 47.44 198th 395 49.9%
2024 68.19 108th 390 72.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ojo Caliente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.05 272nd 413 34.1%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Ojo Caliente Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 21 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1991 29 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1992 27 1 4 96 4 n/a n/a 0 132
1993 24 2 0 100 15 n/a n/a 0 141
1994 23 0 2 120 4 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 32 2 0 106 3 n/a n/a 0 143
1996 32 2 0 106 3 n/a n/a 0 143
1997 33 1 2 115 1 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 26 0 3 111 1 n/a n/a 0 141
1999 18 1 1 130 2 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 24 1 0 122 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2001 20 2 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2002 17 2 0 108 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2003 17 2 0 108 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2004 12 2 0 107 4 n/a n/a 0 125
2005 22 1 0 106 3 n/a n/a 0 132
2006 17 0 1 96 3 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 11 0 1 85 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2008 7 0 0 82 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2009 9 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2010 3 0 1 78 1 0 0 0 83
2011 3 0 0 53 1 0 0 0 57
2012 9 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 77
2013 4 0 0 65 1 0 0 0 70
2014 3 0 0 68 2 0 0 0 73
2015 10 0 0 88 1 0 0 0 99
2016 9 0 0 75 0 1 0 0 85
2017 5 0 0 52 0 1 0 0 58
2018 3 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 49
2019 9 1 1 36 0 0 0 0 47
2020 7 0 0 32 1 0 2 0 42
2021 6 0 0 36 0 0 1 0 43
2022 2 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 49
2023 6 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 59
2024 5 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 63

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 Ojo Caliente Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 123 7.5 16.4 n/a
1991 132 9.0 14.6 n/a
1992 132 8.0 16.5 n/a
1993 141 8.0 17.6 n/a
1994 149 8.0 18.6 n/a
1995 143 8.5 16.8 n/a
1996 143 8.5 16.8 n/a
1997 152 7.5 20.3 n/a
1998 141 7.5 18.8 n/a
1999 152 9.0 16.9 69.1
2000 147 8.5 17.3 68
2001 141 9.1 15.5 78.7
2002 129 7.6 17.0 71.3
2003 129 7.6 17.0 71.3
2004 125 8.4 14.9 71.2
2005 132 8.3 15.9 68.2
2006 117 8.4 13.9 82.1
2007 98 7.0 14.0 n/a
2008 90 9.0 10.0 77.8
2009 88 8.0 11.0 n/a
2010 83 5.0 16.6 77.1
2011 57 6.0 9.5 71.9
2012 77 6.0 12.8 53.2
2013 70 7.0 10.0 68.6
2014 73 5.6 13.0 89
2015 99 5.0 19.8 70.7
2016 85 4.0 21.2 100
2017 58 5.2 11.0 100
2018 49 2.1 22.5 100
2019 47 4.8 9.7 100
2020 42 3.6 11.5 100
2021 43 3.3 12.9 100
2022 49 3.3 14.7 100
2023 59 3.2 18.1 100
2024 63 3.3 18.9 27

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 Ojo Caliente Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 123 7.5 16.4 n/a
1991 132 9.0 14.6 n/a
1992 132 8.0 16.5 n/a
1993 141 8.0 17.6 n/a
1994 149 8.0 18.6 n/a
1995 143 8.5 16.8 n/a
1996 143 8.5 16.8 n/a
1997 152 7.5 20.3 n/a
1998 141 7.5 18.8 n/a
1999 152 9.0 16.9 69.1
2000 147 8.5 17.3 68
2001 141 9.1 15.5 78.7
2002 129 7.6 17.0 71.3
2003 129 7.6 17.0 71.3
2004 125 8.4 14.9 71.2
2005 132 8.3 15.9 68.2
2006 117 8.4 13.9 82.1
2007 98 7.0 14.0 n/a
2008 90 9.0 10.0 77.8
2009 88 8.0 11.0 n/a
2010 83 5.0 16.6 77.1
2011 57 6.0 9.5 71.9
2012 77 6.0 12.8 53.2
2013 70 7.0 10.0 68.6
2014 73 5.6 13.0 89
2015 99 5.0 19.8 70.7
2016 85 4.0 21.2 100
2017 58 5.2 11.0 100
2018 49 2.1 22.5 100
2019 47 4.8 9.7 100
2020 42 3.6 11.5 100
2021 43 3.3 12.9 100
2022 49 3.3 14.7 100
2023 59 3.2 18.1 100
2024 63 3.3 18.9 27

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 Ojo Caliente Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,830

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ojo Caliente Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 250th of 435 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Ojo Caliente Elementary)3731.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Mesa Vista)3731.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4759
 25.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3653
 47.2%
Pacific Islander00
White96
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 63 students attended Ojo Caliente Elementary.

Students who attend Ojo Caliente Elementary usually go on to attend Mesa Vista High

Students at Ojo Caliente Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 8% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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