Rio Grande Elementary School vs. La Merced Elementary School
Should you attend Rio Grande Elementary School or La Merced Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
La Merced Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, La Merced Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
357 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#383 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
-
Kindergarten Students
80
68
Grade 1 Students
78
54
Grade 2 Students
78
56
Grade 3 Students
64
66
Grade 4 Students
-
71
Grade 5 Students
-
53
Grade 6 Students
-
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
84%
75%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
15%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.27
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
4%
