Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lydia Rippey Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lydia Rippey Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
37%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
41%
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 (17-18)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Rippey Elementary School's ranking?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lydia Rippey Elementary School often compared to?
Lydia Rippey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccoy Avenue Elementary 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 25% NM state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Lydia Rippey Elementary School?
358 students attend Lydia Rippey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lydia Rippey Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lydia Rippey Elementary School?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lydia Rippey Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lydia Rippey Elementary School part of?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is part of Aztec Municipal Schools School District.
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