Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88029

Summary:

The 88029 zip code in New Mexico has only one school, Columbus Elementary, which serves grades PK-5. This public school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 98% Hispanic and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating high levels of poverty in the community.

Columbus Elementary's academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in Language Arts (18% vs. 38%), Mathematics (24% vs. 24%), and Science (14% vs. 34%). The school's rating has declined from 3 stars in 2018-2019 to just 1 star in the most recent school year, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support. The lack of diversity in the student population also raises questions about the school's ability to provide a well-rounded learning environment.

Despite these challenges, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 presents an opportunity for more personalized attention and support for students. By addressing the root causes of the low proficiency rates and leveraging the school's resources, the Deming Public Schools district can work to improve the academic outcomes and overall success of Columbus Elementary.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7450 Altura Rd. SE	Columbus	88029	Luna County	Deming	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 531-2710	494	36	13.5	100.0%	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	485 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.6	325^th of 435 public elementary schools	25.3%		13.1	379^th of 420 public elementary schools	9.8%	54	18.0	24.0	14.0	$9,911

Cities Near Zip Code 88029

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Columbus	1.57 mi	1	115^th
Deming	29.61 mi	12	85^th
Las Cruces	49.81 mi	49	58^th

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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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