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#376 of 864 schools in NM

Top 43% in state

North Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Gadsden · San Miguel, NM

A Gadsden elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO BOX C, San Miguel, NM 88058

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$18,250
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at North Valley Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
34%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Valley 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Anthony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–6Not available320Compare →
Chaparral ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–6Not available429Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Gadsden

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#15 of 26
District spending per student
$18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Valley Elementary is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Valley Elementary

North Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Miguel, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Valley Elementary

What grades does North Valley Elementary serve?

North Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend North Valley Elementary?

North Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at North Valley Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Valley Elementary rank in NM?

North Valley Elementary ranks #376 of 864 schools in NM.

What is North Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

North Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 North Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Valley Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Valley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is North Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, North Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at North Valley 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 – 6th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Doña Ana County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
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.
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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