For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 297 students in Questa Independent Schools School District.
Public Schools in Questa Independent Schools School District have a diversity score of 0.24, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
297 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
33%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
62%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
34 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
20
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,111 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,010 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,111
$14,520
Spending / Student
$18,010
$13,895
Best Questa Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: PK-3
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Questa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Questa Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Alta Vista Intermediate
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: 4-6
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Questa Independent Schools School District?
Questa Independent Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Questa Independent Schools School District?
87% of Questa Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Questa Independent Schools School District?
Questa Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Questa Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,010 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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