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#227 of 864 schools in NM

Top 26% in state

Reserve Elementary

Elementary School · Reserve · Reserve, NM

An elementary school in Reserve, NM serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO BOX 350, Reserve, NM 87830

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
District spending per student$34,857
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at Reserve Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency30%(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 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 26 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Reserve 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$32,917

Median home value

$118,500

Median rent

$729/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87830; 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.

Reserve

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$34,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Reserve Elementary

Reserve Elementary is a public elementary school in Reserve, NM, part of Reserve, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reserve Elementary

What grades does Reserve Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Reserve Elementary?

Reserve Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reserve Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Reserve Elementary is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reserve Elementary rank in NM?

Reserve Elementary ranks #227 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Reserve Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Reserve Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Reserve Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reserve Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Reserve Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Reserve Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

67.3% of students at Reserve 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
55
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Catron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
Area population (ZIP 87830)
589
Area median age
53.4
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 87830; 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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