Rita A. Marquez Elementary School

Main St
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rita A. Marquez Elementary 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 11-19% (Top 1% in NM)
  • : 30-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rita A. Marquez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Rita A. Marquez Elementary School's student population of 64 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
64 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
11-19%
21%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rita A. Marquez Elementary 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
30-39%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rita A. Marquez Elementary 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary School?
64 students attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rita A. Marquez Elementary School offer ?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rita A. Marquez Elementary School part of?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is part of Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 11-19% (Top 1%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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