Serving 80 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carinos De Los Ninos ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
96%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carinos De Los Ninos School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Carinos De Los Ninos?
80 students attend Carinos De Los Ninos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Carinos De Los Ninos students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carinos De Los Ninos?
Carinos De Los Ninos has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carinos De Los Ninos offer ?
Carinos De Los Ninos offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Carinos De Los Ninos part of?
Carinos De Los Ninos is part of Carinos De Los Ninos School District.
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