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6.7 avg / 10

Santa Fe School District

School District · Santa Fe, New Mexico

Students: 11,490
Teachers (FTE): 797
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

29

19 elem, 2 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,817

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#30 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,817

$4,154 vs New Mexico median

District size

11,490 students

Much larger than New Mexico median

About Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a Santa Fe, New Mexico school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 11,490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $14,817 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Santa Fe demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mandela International Magnet (mims), which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Santa Fe students show an average math proficiency of 26.3% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.

The district includes 19 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.3%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Fe with test data.

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Santa Fe
Total Enrollment
11,490
Teachers (FTE)
797
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe has 29 schools in total — 19 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Santa Fe?

The average composite rating for Santa Fe is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe spends $14,817 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Fe?

The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Fe is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Santa Fe?

Mandela International Magnet (mims) is the highest-rated school in Santa Fe with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Santa Fe?

Across schools in Santa Fe with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Santa Fe compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Santa Fe has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 29 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
26.3%
ELA Proficiency
39.3%

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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