Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
47%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NM state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
243 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Moriarty-Edgewood School District.
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