Jemez Valley School District

8501 Highway 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 359 students in Jemez 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 Jemez Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
359 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Jemez Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#140 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jemez Valley   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jemez Valley   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jemez Valley   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
(20-21)
≥80%
66%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jemez Valley   School District and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
250 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
70%
12%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
14 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
17
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
27
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,348 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,585 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jemez Valley   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jemez Valley   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,348
$14,560
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jemez Valley   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,585
$13,933
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jemez Valley   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jemez Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jemez Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Jemez Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
San Diego Riverside
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Mission Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Jemez Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jemez Valley School District?
Jemez Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 359 students.
What is the rank of Jemez Valley School District?
Jemez Valley School District is ranked #139 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jemez Valley School District?
70% of Jemez Valley School District students are American Indian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jemez Valley School District?
Jemez Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Jemez Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,585 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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