Top Rankings
Questa Independent Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 326 students in Questa Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Questa Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
936 Schools
# Students
326 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Questa Independent Schools 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
62%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
39 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
12%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
27
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,322 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,408 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,322
$14,560
Spending / Student
$16,408
$13,933
Best Questa Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Questa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Questa Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: PK-3
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
Alta Vista Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: 4-6
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Questa Independent Schools School District?
Questa Independent Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 326 students.
What is the rank of Questa Independent Schools School District?
Questa Independent Schools School District is ranked #125 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Questa Independent Schools School District?
87% of Questa Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Questa Independent Schools School District?
Questa Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Questa Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,408 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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