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Magdalena Elementary

Summary:

Magdalena Elementary is a public elementary school in Magdalena, New Mexico, serving 123 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Magdalena District, which is ranked 88 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magdalena Elementary has consistently performed in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with a ranking of 362 out of 433 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20%), Mathematics (11%), and Science (31%) are significantly below the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its ranking dropping from 171 out of 420 schools in 2021-2022 to 362 out of 433 schools in 2023-2024. While female and Hispanic students have performed better than their male and white counterparts, the school's overall performance remains low.

In contrast, the nearby Cottonwood Valley Charter school, a public charter, stands out with its high performance, ranking 54 out of 433 New Mexico elementary schools in 2023-2024 and achieving proficiency rates of 64% in ELA, 36% in Mathematics, and 59% in Science. Additionally, Parkview Elementary and Midway Elementary, both public schools in the Socorro district, also outperform Magdalena Elementary. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Magdalena Elementary suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the academic struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 Duggins Dr
       Magdalena, NM  87825

(575) 854-2241

District: Magdalena

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,525 Help


Students who attend Magdalena Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Magdalena Middle
High:    Magdalena High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.1%
American Indian:
29.3%
White:
18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Magdalena Elementary ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Magdalena Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.1%), American Indian (29.3%), White (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magdalena Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magdalena Elementary is $15,525.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magdalena Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Magdalena Elementary 362nd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Magdalena Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Magdalena:

SchoolDigger ranks Magdalena 88th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magdalena Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Magdalena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 16.61 358th 389 8.0%
2006 24.25 325th 390 16.7%
2007 10.23 380th 398 4.5%
2008 13.67 381st 405 5.9%
2009 26.37 334th 411 18.7%
2010 10.05 402nd 419 4.1%
2011 29.45 298th 402 25.9%
2012 19.96 338th 398 15.1%
2013 18.74 360th 412 12.6%
2014 25.71 358th 442 19.0%
2015 32.94 285th 421 32.3%
2016 26.82 311th 410 24.1%
2019 19.65 334th 396 15.7%
2022 47.96 171st 420 59.3%
2023 29.93 308th 435 29.2%
2024 19.08 362nd 433 16.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Magdalena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.60 40th 132 69.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magdalena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.10 285th 361 21.1%
2022 57.33 107th 410 73.9%
2023 34.33 288th 426 32.4%
2024 22.17 194th 237 18.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Magdalena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.03 121st 395 69.4%
2023 47.03 204th 390 47.7%
2024 22.24 319th 393 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Magdalena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.03 115th 392 70.7%
2023 21.56 344th 414 16.9%
2024 15.03 376th 410 8.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Magdalena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.84 51st 389 86.9%
2023 40.76 243rd 395 38.5%
2024 25.03 307th 390 21.3%
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Rank History for White students at Magdalena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.40 258th 325 20.6%
2023 57.02 161st 413 61.0%
2024 23.27 234th 293 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Magdalena Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 24 0 1 66 73 n/a n/a 0 164
1991 25 0 2 75 62 n/a n/a 0 164
1992 38 1 0 67 61 n/a n/a 0 167
1993 44 3 1 69 65 n/a n/a 5 187
1994 31 0 0 80 57 n/a n/a 0 168
1995 37 0 0 65 78 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 37 0 0 65 78 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 42 0 0 50 78 n/a n/a 0 170
1998 23 0 1 61 84 n/a n/a 0 169
1999 33 0 0 51 94 n/a n/a 0 178
2000 41 0 0 50 95 n/a n/a 0 186
2001 41 0 0 46 82 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 38 0 0 64 71 n/a n/a 0 173
2003 38 0 0 64 71 n/a n/a 0 173
2004 45 0 1 66 76 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 42 0 3 82 111 n/a n/a 0 238
2006 41 0 3 76 112 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 38 2 5 69 117 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 46 2 6 67 113 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 46 2 6 58 108 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 27 3 4 46 113 0 0 0 193
2011 48 5 0 50 106 0 0 0 209
2012 25 4 0 50 84 0 0 0 163
2013 21 3 0 48 68 0 0 0 140
2014 20 1 1 39 77 0 0 0 138
2015 26 2 0 41 82 0 0 0 151
2016 33 0 0 59 85 0 0 0 177
2017 39 0 0 45 76 0 0 0 160
2018 39 0 0 53 67 0 0 0 159
2019 49 0 0 52 67 0 0 0 168
2020 35 0 0 62 59 0 0 0 156
2021 21 0 0 57 51 1 0 0 130
2022 20 0 0 66 34 0 0 0 120
2023 24 0 0 63 36 0 0 0 123
2024 26 0 0 73 41 0 0 0 140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magdalena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 164 11.4 14.3 n/a
1991 164 11.3 14.5 n/a
1992 167 12.6 13.2 n/a
1993 187 15.8 11.8 n/a
1994 168 13.1 12.8 n/a
1995 180 15.3 11.8 n/a
1996 180 15.3 11.8 n/a
1997 170 11.7 14.5 n/a
1998 169 11.4 14.8 n/a
1999 178 13.1 13.6 77.5
2000 186 14.7 12.7 75.8
2001 169 13.1 12.9 40.8
2002 173 15.6 11.1 84.4
2003 173 15.6 11.1 84.4
2004 188 18.7 10.1 84.6
2005 238 21.1 11.3 79.4
2006 232 22.8 10.2 75.9
2007 231 18.2 12.7 95.7
2008 234 17.8 13.1 98.7
2009 220 21.8 10.1 98.2
2010 193 20.3 9.5 98.4
2011 209 20.9 9.9 98.6
2012 163 18.3 8.8 98.2
2013 140 18.4 7.5 97.9
2014 138 14.7 9.3 97.1
2015 151 15.0 10.0 95.4
2016 177 16.0 11.0 100
2017 160 15.6 10.2 99.4
2018 159 11.8 13.4 100
2019 168 11.7 14.3 100
2020 156 11.3 13.7 100
2021 130 11.5 11.2 100
2022 120 12.1 9.8 100
2023 123 11.0 11.0 100
2024 140 12.0 11.5 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magdalena Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 164 11.4 14.3 n/a
1991 164 11.3 14.5 n/a
1992 167 12.6 13.2 n/a
1993 187 15.8 11.8 n/a
1994 168 13.1 12.8 n/a
1995 180 15.3 11.8 n/a
1996 180 15.3 11.8 n/a
1997 170 11.7 14.5 n/a
1998 169 11.4 14.8 n/a
1999 178 13.1 13.6 77.5
2000 186 14.7 12.7 75.8
2001 169 13.1 12.9 40.8
2002 173 15.6 11.1 84.4
2003 173 15.6 11.1 84.4
2004 188 18.7 10.1 84.6
2005 238 21.1 11.3 79.4
2006 232 22.8 10.2 75.9
2007 231 18.2 12.7 95.7
2008 234 17.8 13.1 98.7
2009 220 21.8 10.1 98.2
2010 193 20.3 9.5 98.4
2011 209 20.9 9.9 98.6
2012 163 18.3 8.8 98.2
2013 140 18.4 7.5 97.9
2014 138 14.7 9.3 97.1
2015 151 15.0 10.0 95.4
2016 177 16.0 11.0 100
2017 160 15.6 10.2 99.4
2018 159 11.8 13.4 100
2019 168 11.7 14.3 100
2020 156 11.3 13.7 100
2021 130 11.5 11.2 100
2022 120 12.1 9.8 100
2023 123 11.0 11.0 100
2024 140 12.0 11.5 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Magdalena Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,525

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magdalena Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 308th of 435 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Magdalena Elementary)2030
 10%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Magdalena)2030
 10%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Magdalena Elementary)1740
 23%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Magdalena)1740
 23%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students168123
 26.8%
African American00
American Indian6736
 46.3%
Asian00
Hispanic5263
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White4924
 51%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Magdalena Elementary

Students who attend Magdalena Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Magdalena Middle
High : Magdalena High

Students at Magdalena Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 29% American Indian, 19% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Magdalena Elementary.

Magdalena Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.4% of New Mexico elementary schools.


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