Summary:
The city of Clovis, New Mexico is home to 16 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance across the Clovis school district, with a few standout schools like Mesa Elementary and Zia Elementary significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while other schools like Parkview Elementary, Lockwood Elementary, and James Bickley Elementary struggle to meet performance standards.
The data suggests that the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which range from 100% at most Clovis schools, likely contribute to the overall lower test scores compared to the New Mexico state average. This highlights the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students in the district. However, the standout schools demonstrate that high-quality education is possible, and understanding the practices and strategies employed at these schools could provide valuable insights for improving performance across the Clovis school district.
While the Clovis district as a whole is underperforming, the data also reveals pockets of excellence, such as W.D. Gattis Middle School, which outperforms the Clovis and state averages in all subject areas. Targeted interventions and support for the lower-performing schools could be a key focus for the district to address the significant inequities in academic achievement across Clovis schools.
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