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#542 of 864 schools in NM
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
Elementary School · West Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NM
A West Las Vegas elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
179 BRIDGE STREET, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2016, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 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
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Where Don Cecilio Martinez 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Vegas), 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
$48,115
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Gallinas SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Los Ninos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Las Vegas
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is listed in WEST LAS VEGAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NM, part of West Las Vegas, serving approximately 197 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
What grades does Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary serve?
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary?
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary rank in NM?
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary ranks #542 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary a charter school?
No, Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary a Title I school?
No, Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary?
100.0% of students at Don Cecilio Martinez 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- San Miguel County
- Phone
- (505) 426-2861
- Area population (ZIP 87701)
- 17,864
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 87701; 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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