Top Rankings
Chama Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 314 students in Chama Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Chama Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
314 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Chama Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
# American Indian Students
22 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
12%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
264 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
62%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
20 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
6%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
13
20,362
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
22,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
22,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
22,664
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
23,143
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,882 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,255 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,882
$14,756
Spending / Student
$27,255
$14,121
Best Chama Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bulding 170 State Rd 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Chama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Chama Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Escalante Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chama Valley School District?
Chama Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of Chama Valley School District?
Chama Valley School District is ranked #134 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chama Valley School District?
84% of Chama Valley School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chama Valley School District?
Chama Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Chama Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,255 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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