Nm School For The Arts School District

500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Nm School For The Arts School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 342 students in Nm School For The Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Nm School For The Arts School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
926 Schools
# Students
342 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nm School For The Arts School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#10 out of 141 school districts
(Top 10%)
37%
24%
70-74%
34%
75-79%
33%
(20-21)
≥90%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.56
% American Indian
4%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
45%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
43%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,094 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,845
$14,756
Spending / Student
$21,094
$14,121

Best Nm School For The Arts School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nm School For The Arts School District?
Nm School For The Arts School District manages 1 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of Nm School For The Arts School District?
Nm School For The Arts School District is ranked #7 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nm School For The Arts School District?
45% of Nm School For The Arts School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nm School For The Arts School District?
Nm School For The Arts School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Nm School For The Arts School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,094 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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