Espanola School District
School District · Espanola, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,809
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,809
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Espanola?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Espanola 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.
Dixon Elementary
Espanola · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hernandez Elementary
Espanola · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Abiquiu Elementary
Abiquiu · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#83 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
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
The short answer
Espanola ranks #83 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Espanola's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dixon Elementary (7.3/10), Hernandez Elementary (6.8/10), and Abiquiu Elementary (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Espanola schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Espanola
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Hernandez Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Abiquiu Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Chimayo Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Carlos F. Vigil Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Eutimio Salazar Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Tony Quintana Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Espanola Valley High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Velarde Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Alcalde Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.3/10, Espanola demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dixon Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Espanola students show an average math proficiency of 24.3% and ELA proficiency of 34.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Espanola with test data.
Schools in Espanola
13 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 5.3/10. 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 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Espanola?
Across schools in Espanola with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.2%. 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 5.3/10 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 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.2%
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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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