Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District

State Road 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 375 students in Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District.
Public Schools in Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District have a diversity score of 0.33, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
375 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
(16-17)
11%
21%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chama Valley Indep. Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
27%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chama Valley Indep. Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
80-89%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Chama Valley Indep. Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.56
# American Indian Students
27 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
305 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
62%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
33 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
26
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,160 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,821 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Chama Valley Indep. Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Chama Valley Indep. Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,160
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Chama Valley Indep. Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,821
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Chama Valley Indep. Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chama Middle School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Escalante Middle/high School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Chama Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 513
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-6
| 112 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District?
Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 375 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District?
81% of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District?
Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,821 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 80-89%
  • : 11%
  • : 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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