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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 338 students in Nm School For The Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
338 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nm School For The Arts School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 141 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.5%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
46%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,831 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,098
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,831
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nm School For The Arts School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 338 students.
What is the rank of Nm School For The Arts School District?
Nm School For The Arts School District is ranked #8 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) 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?
46% of Nm School For The Arts School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Nm School For The Arts School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,831 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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