Top Rankings
Estancia 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 5 public schools serving 579 students in Estancia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Estancia School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
579 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Estancia School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
419 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
63%
# Black Students
5 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
139 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
24%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
80
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,698 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,651 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,698
$14,547
Spending / Student
$16,651
$13,920
Best Estancia School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: PK-1
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: 2-6
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Estancia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Hopewell
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Estancia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
809 Joseph Ave And 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: K
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Estancia School District?
Estancia School District manages 5 public schools serving 579 students.
What is the rank of Estancia School District?
Estancia School District is ranked #50 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 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 Estancia School District?
72% of Estancia School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estancia School District?
Estancia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Estancia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,651 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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