Yucca Elementary School

310 Dale Scott Avenue

School District

Alamogordo Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 02, 2013

Our son attended Yucca Elementary from 2008 (K) to 2013 (5th grade). He was identified as being gifted in 1st grade and advanced a year ahead in 2012. He always enjoyed going to this school. Communication with teachers, principal and gifted program facilitators was excellent. We became part of an advisory board of parents that contributed to the gifted program. Our few concerns we had about some policies were addressed and taken seriously. Overall a very good experience with this school.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2010

When we moved to Alamogordo, I was really worried about the quality of the schools. SInce there is little to no choice in terms of private schools (Unless you go for fundamentalist christian), my son has attended Kindergarten and first grade at Yucca - and I have been pleasantly surprised. He has loved his teachers, and is excited about going to school. He has done very well, and learned a great deal - more than I expected. I don't know who was principal when others made a negative review, but the current principal is GREAT! Very hands on and involved in all aspects of the school. Not only did the school recently win a 'best in the state' award, so did she.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2010

Good school considering the area--my child has been personally assisted by teachers/principal to overcome behavioral problems. I wish NM would put more money into their schools though, I detest being bombarded with fundraising throughout the year. My child should be learning, not selling. I've seen better school districts in general, but Yucca is doing the best with what it's got. Not hard to believe they were awarded Best in NM education award.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2010

Great school couldn't ask for anything better. We're going on our fourth child passing through them great halls.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2008

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