Questa School District
School District · Questa, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Questa?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Questa 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.
Questa High
Questa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Questa JR High
Questa · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alta Vista Intermediate
Questa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#68 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,301
+$3,330 vs New Mexico median
District size
323 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Questa ranks #68 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Questa's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Questa High (7.9/10), Questa JR High (6.1/10), and Alta Vista Intermediate (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Questa
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Questa High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Questa JR High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Alta Vista Intermediate | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Alta Vista Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Questa
Questa is a Questa, New Mexico school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 323 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $22,301 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Questa demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Questa High, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Questa students show an average math proficiency of 19.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Questa, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Questa with test data.
Schools in Questa
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Questa
- Total Enrollment
- 323
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Questa?
Questa has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Questa?
The average composite rating for Questa 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 Questa?
Questa spends $22,301 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Questa?
The average student-teacher ratio in Questa is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Questa?
Questa High is the highest-rated school in Questa with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Questa?
Across schools in Questa with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Questa compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Questa has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.9%
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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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