Serving 345 students in grades 1-5, Pate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)66%
61%
Black
(15-16)4%
2%
White
(15-16)30%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carlsbad School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Pate Elementary School?
345 students attend Pate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pate Elementary School?
Pate Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pate Elementary School offer ?
Pate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Pate Elementary School part of?
Pate Elementary School is part of Carlsbad School District.
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