Top Rankings
Quemado School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 168 students in Quemado School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Quemado School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
3 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
168 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Quemado School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 144 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
63%
# Black Students
n/a
5,580 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
114 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
68%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
9
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,500 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 $23,869 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,500
$14,547
Spending / Student
$23,869
$13,920
Best Quemado School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Datil Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7395 Hwy 12
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Quemado High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Quemado Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Quemado School District?
Quemado School District manages 3 public schools serving 168 students.
What is the rank of Quemado School District?
Quemado School District is ranked #25 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Quemado School District?
68% of Quemado School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Quemado School District?
Quemado School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Quemado School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,869 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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