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5.8 avg / 10

Espanola School District

School District · Espanola, New Mexico

Students: 2,852
Teachers (FTE): 209
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

13

11 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,809

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#65 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,809

$2,162 vs New Mexico median

District size

2,852 students

Much larger than New Mexico median

About Espanola

Espanola is a Espanola, New Mexico school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 2,852 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $16,809 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Espanola demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dixon Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Espanola students show an average math proficiency of 14.7% and ELA proficiency of 23.4%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Espanola, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 14.7%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 23.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Espanola with test data.

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Espanola
Total Enrollment
2,852
Teachers (FTE)
209
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Espanola?

Espanola has 13 schools in total — 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Espanola?

The average composite rating for Espanola is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Espanola?

Espanola spends $16,809 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Espanola?

The average student-teacher ratio in Espanola is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Espanola?

Dixon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Espanola with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Espanola?

Across schools in Espanola with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Espanola compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Espanola has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 13 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
14.7%
ELA Proficiency
23.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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