About This School
White Sands Elementary School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Mexico in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See White Sands Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, White Sands Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Mexico average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about White Sands Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| The Family School 7.2 miles | ![]() |
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| Sunrise Elementary School 13.2 miles | ![]() |
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| Cesar Chavez Elementary School 13.7 miles | n/a | |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy 14.9 miles | n/a | |
| Monte Vista Elementary School 16.1 miles | n/a |
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Total: 300Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, White Sands Elementary School had 31% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Mexico had 67% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
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In 2011, White Sands Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Mexico average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the NMSBA
What is it?
The New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, science and math in grades 3 through 9.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below beginning step, nearing proficiency, proficient or advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
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6 out of 10
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