Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
12%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)52%
60%
Black
(19-20)7%
2%
White
(19-20)41%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
31%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy?
27 students attend Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy offer ?
Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy part of?
Rio Costilla Sw Learning Academy is part of Questa Independent Schools School District.
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