Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mike Sena Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mike Sena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mike Sena Elementary School's student population of 48 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mike Sena Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
88%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mike Sena Elementary School often compared to?
Mike Sena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Gallinas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mike Sena Elementary School?
48 students attend Mike Sena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mike Sena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mike Sena Elementary School?
Mike Sena Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mike Sena Elementary School offer ?
Mike Sena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mike Sena Elementary School part of?
Mike Sena Elementary School is part of Las Vegas City Public Schools School District.
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