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#809 of 864 schools in NM

Animas Elementary

Elementary School · Animas · Animas, NM

An elementary school in Animas, NM where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 85, Animas, NM 88020

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-4.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$25,390
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Animas Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Animas Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,938

Median home value

$158,000

Median rent

$760/mo

College educated

26.8%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Animas

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$25,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
49.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Animas Elementary is listed in ANIMAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Animas Elementary

Animas Elementary is a public elementary school in Animas, NM, part of Animas, serving approximately 53 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Animas Elementary

What grades does Animas Elementary serve?

Animas Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Animas Elementary?

Animas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Animas Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Animas Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Animas Elementary rank in NM?

Animas Elementary ranks #809 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Animas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Animas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Animas Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Animas Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Animas Elementary a charter school?

No, Animas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Animas Elementary a Title I school?

No, Animas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animas Elementary?

64.2% of students at Animas Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
Area population (ZIP 88020)
741
Area median age
51.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88020; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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