Santa Fe School District
School District · Santa Fe, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
29
19 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,817
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
29
19 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,817
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Santa Fe?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santa Fe 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.
Mandela International Magnet (mims)
Santa Fe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carlos Gilbert Elementary
Santa Fe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
EL Dorado Community School
Santa Fe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#32 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
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
The short answer
Santa Fe ranks #32 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Santa Fe's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mandela International Magnet (mims) (9.7/10), Carlos Gilbert Elementary (9.2/10), and EL Dorado Community School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Santa Fe schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Fe
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandela International Magnet (mims) | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Carlos Gilbert Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | EL Dorado Community School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Atalaya Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Wood-gormley Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Academy for Technology & Classics | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Chaparral Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Pinon Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Nina Otero Community School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Acequia Madre Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.8/10, Santa Fe demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mandela International Magnet (mims), which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Fe students show an average math proficiency of 28.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Fe with test data.
Schools in Santa Fe
29 schools Elementary Schools 19
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 5
Other Schools 3
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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Fe?
Across schools in Santa Fe with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.5%. 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 6.8/10 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 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.5%
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Compare Santa Fe with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
- Taos (9)
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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