Serving 99 students in grades 1-8, The Family School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Family School's student population of 99 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Family School is 0.51, 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)40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
60%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Family School often compared to?
The Family Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Merced Elementary School, Gil Sanchez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend The Family School?
99 students attend The Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of The Family School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Family School?
The Family School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Family School offer ?
The Family School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is The Family School part of?
The Family School is part of Belen Consolidated Schools School District.
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