Summary:
The 88029 zip code area has only one public elementary school, Columbus Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 494 students. The school is part of the Deming school district, which is ranked 93 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Columbus Elementary is significantly underperforming compared to state averages in core academic subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (11%), Mathematics (18%), and Science (22%) well below the state levels of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 325 out of 435 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 367 out of 433 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning and engagement, the academic underperformance and declining trend at Columbus Elementary suggest that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The high concentration of economically disadvantaged students may be contributing to these challenges, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes.
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