For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 262 students in Chama Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Chama Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
262 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chama Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 15% has decreased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Graduation Rate
15%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.8%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
86%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,210 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,977 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,210
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$33,977
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chama Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bulding 170 State Rd 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Escalante Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chama Valley School District?
Chama Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Chama Valley School District?
Chama Valley School District is ranked #134 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chama Valley School District?
86% of Chama Valley School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chama Valley School District?
Chama Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Chama Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,977 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
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