Summary:
The 87052 zip code in New Mexico is home to two underperforming schools, Santo Domingo Elementary and Santo Domingo Middle, both of which serve a predominantly Native American student population from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These schools consistently rank among the lowest in the state and struggle with significantly lower academic proficiency rates compared to the state averages.
Both Santo Domingo Elementary and Santo Domingo Middle have alarmingly low proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with only 7% and 3% of students meeting proficiency standards in these subjects, respectively, compared to the state averages of 38% and 24%. The schools' rankings reflect this poor academic performance, with Santo Domingo Elementary ranked 430 out of 435 New Mexico elementary schools and Santo Domingo Middle ranked 197 out of 200 New Mexico middle schools.
The high poverty levels in these schools, with 100% and 98.94% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to the challenges they face in providing a quality education. Additionally, the lack of diversity in the student population, with nearly all students identifying as Native American, may limit the exposure and experiences of the students. Addressing the systemic issues in these Bernalillo Public Schools will require a comprehensive approach to improve the quality of education and provide the necessary resources and support for the students and their families.
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