Very Good
#152 of 864 schools in NM
Top 18% in state
Yucca Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Gadsden · Chaparral, NM
A Gadsden elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
580 ANGELINA BLVD, Chaparral, NM 88081
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Yucca Heights Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 9 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
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Yucca Heights 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,102
Median home value
$101,900
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Desert Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Chaparral ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Anthony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 320 | 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.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Yucca Heights Elementary is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yucca Heights Elementary
Yucca Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Chaparral, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yucca Heights Elementary
What grades does Yucca Heights Elementary serve?
Yucca Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Yucca Heights Elementary?
Yucca Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yucca Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yucca Heights Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yucca Heights Elementary rank in NM?
Yucca Heights Elementary ranks #152 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Yucca Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yucca Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Yucca Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yucca Heights Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Yucca Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Yucca Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yucca Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yucca Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yucca Heights Elementary?
100.0% of students at Yucca Heights 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (575) 824-8210
- Area population (ZIP 88081)
- 18,334
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 88081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.