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#478 of 864 schools in NM
Valley Elementary
Elementary School · West Las Vegas · Ribera, NM
A West Las Vegas elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 519, Ribera, NM 87560
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below 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 5 points since 2016, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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
How we rate schools
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Where 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,801
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in WEST LAS VEGAS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Cecilio Martinez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 2–3 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
| Luis E. Armijo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–1 | Not available | 241 | Compare → |
| Rio Gallinas SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | Not available | 79 | Compare → |
| Tony Serna Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 4 | Not available | 93 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
West Las Vegas
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Valley Elementary is listed in WEST LAS VEGAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Elementary
Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Ribera, NM, part of West Las Vegas, serving approximately 73 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Elementary
What grades does Valley Elementary serve?
Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Valley Elementary?
Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Elementary rank in NM?
Valley Elementary ranks #478 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Elementary?
100.0% of students at 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Miguel County
- Phone
- (505) 426-2311
- Area population (ZIP 87560)
- 1,804
- 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 87560; 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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