Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Quemado Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quemado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Quemado Elementary School's student population of 71 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quemado Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quemado Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quemado Elementary School's ranking?
Quemado Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Quemado Elementary School?
71 students attend Quemado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Quemado Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quemado Elementary School?
Quemado Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quemado Elementary School offer ?
Quemado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Quemado Elementary School part of?
Quemado Elementary School is part of Quemado Independent Schools School District.
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