Chama Valley School District
School District · Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,025
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,025
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Chama Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chama Valley as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Escalante Middle/high School
Tierra Amarilla · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary
Tierra Amarilla · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chama Elementary
Chama · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#87 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,025
+$4,054 vs New Mexico median
District size
325 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Chama Valley ranks #87 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Chama Valley's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Escalante Middle/high School (6.0/10), Tierra Amarilla Elementary (4.2/10), and Chama Elementary (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chama Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escalante Middle/high School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Tierra Amarilla Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Chama Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chama Valley
Chama Valley is a Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 325 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $23,025 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Chama Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Escalante Middle/high School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Chama Valley students show an average math proficiency of 26.3% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Chama Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chama Valley with test data.
Schools in Chama Valley
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Tierra Amarilla
- Total Enrollment
- 325
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chama Valley?
Chama Valley has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chama Valley?
The average composite rating for Chama Valley is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chama Valley?
Chama Valley spends $23,025 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chama Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chama Valley is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chama Valley?
Escalante Middle/high School is the highest-rated school in Chama Valley with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Chama Valley?
Across schools in Chama Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chama Valley compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Chama Valley has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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