Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rita A. Marquez Elementary School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Rita A. Marquez Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Anton Chico, NM, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 739.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 18.4 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 29.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#299 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rita A. Marquez Elementary School's ranking?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is ranked #299 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Rita A. Marquez Elementary School?
51 students attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rita A. Marquez Elementary School offer ?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rita A. Marquez Elementary School part of?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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