Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Questa Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Questa Jr High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 658.9 square miles around Questa, NM. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 13.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 26.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Questa Jr High School's student population of 69 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Questa Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Questa Jr High School is 0.23, which is less 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
#509 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
12%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Questa Jr High School's ranking?
Questa Jr High School is ranked #509 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Questa Jr High School?
69 students attend Questa Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Questa Jr High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Questa Jr High School?
Questa Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Questa Jr High School offer ?
Questa Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Questa Jr High School part of?
Questa Jr High School is part of Questa School District.
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