Aspen Community School

450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aspen Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspen Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Aspen Community School's student population of 367 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
367 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Aspen Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen Community School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#591 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aspen Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspen Community School 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.
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
87%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Aspen Community School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aspen Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspen Community School's ranking?
Aspen Community School is ranked #591 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Aspen Community School?
367 students attend Aspen Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Aspen Community School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspen Community School?
Aspen Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aspen Community School offer ?
Aspen Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aspen Community School part of?
Aspen Community School is part of Santa Fe School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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