Red River Valley Elementary School serves 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NM state average).
How many students attend Red River Valley Elementary School?
59 students attend Red River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Red River Valley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red River Valley Elementary School?
Red River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red River Valley Elementary School offer ?
Red River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Red River Valley Elementary School part of?
Red River Valley Elementary School is part of Questa Independent Schools School District.
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