John Baker Elementary School vs. S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
Should you attend John Baker Elementary School or S. Y. Jackson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Baker Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
404 students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#16 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
87
Grade 1 Students
65
82
Grade 2 Students
76
80
Grade 3 Students
66
89
Grade 4 Students
78
90
Grade 5 Students
75
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
2%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
43%
33%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
34%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%