Below Average
#777 of 864 schools in NM
Yucca Elementary
Elementary School · Artesia · Artesia, NM
An Artesia elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 N. 13TH STREET, Artesia, NM 88210
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yucca Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yucca 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,674/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Artesia), 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
$80,423
Median home value
$213,900
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Yeso ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 483 | 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.
Artesia
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yucca Elementary is listed in ARTESIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yucca Elementary
Yucca Elementary is a public elementary school in Artesia, NM, part of Artesia, serving approximately 350 students in grades 1st-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yucca Elementary
What grades does Yucca Elementary serve?
Yucca Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Yucca Elementary?
Yucca Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yucca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yucca Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yucca Elementary rank in NM?
Yucca Elementary ranks #777 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Yucca Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yucca Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Yucca Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yucca Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Yucca Elementary a charter school?
No, Yucca Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yucca Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yucca Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yucca Elementary?
47.7% of students at Yucca 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eddy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (575) 746-3585
- Area population (ZIP 88210)
- 18,542
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 88210; 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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