Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Quemado Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Quemado Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Quemado, NM, covering approximately 4,054.8 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 38.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 61.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quemado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Quemado Elementary School's student population of 73 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quemado Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quemado Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quemado Elementary School's ranking?
Quemado Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Quemado Elementary School?
73 students attend Quemado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Quemado Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quemado Elementary School?
Quemado Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quemado Elementary School offer ?
Quemado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quemado Elementary School part of?
Quemado Elementary School is part of Quemado School District.
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