Kirtland Elementary
Kirtland, NM · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Kirtland Elementary is a middle school located in Kirtland, New Mexico. The school serves 396 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Kirtland Elementary performs below the state average for New Mexico. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kirtland Elementary has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Kirtland Elementary has 396 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
Kirtland Elementary has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -10.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Kirtland Elementary is part of the Central Consolidated Schools in Kirtland, New Mexico. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.