Very Good
#242 of 864 schools in NM
Top 28% in state
Bluewater Elementary
Elementary School · Grants · Grants, NM
A Grants elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8, Grants, NM 87020
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluewater Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bluewater 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grants), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,511
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in GRANTS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubero ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | Not available | 201 | Compare → |
| Mesa View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 477 | Compare → |
| Milan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 417 | Compare → |
| San Rafael ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grants
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $20,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluewater Elementary is listed in GRANTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluewater Elementary
Bluewater Elementary is a public elementary school in Grants, NM, part of Grants, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluewater Elementary
What grades does Bluewater Elementary serve?
Bluewater Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bluewater Elementary?
Bluewater Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluewater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluewater Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluewater Elementary rank in NM?
Bluewater Elementary ranks #242 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Bluewater Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluewater Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Bluewater Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluewater Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bluewater Elementary a charter school?
No, Bluewater Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluewater Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bluewater Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluewater Elementary?
100.0% of students at Bluewater 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cibola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (505) 285-2694
- Area population (ZIP 87020)
- 11,874
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
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 87020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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