Santa Rosa School District
School District · Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,955
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,955
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Santa Rosa?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santa Rosa 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.
Rita A. Marquez Elementary
Anton Chico · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Anton Chico Middle
Anton Chico · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santa Rosa High
Santa Rosa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#12 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,955
+$2,984 vs New Mexico median
District size
587 students
Typical than New Mexico median
The short answer
Santa Rosa ranks #12 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Santa Rosa's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rita A. Marquez Elementary (9.1/10), Anton Chico Middle (8.4/10), and Santa Rosa High (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Rosa
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rita A. Marquez Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Anton Chico Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is a Santa Rosa, New Mexico school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 587 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $21,955 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Santa Rosa is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rita A. Marquez Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Rosa students show an average math proficiency of 23.7% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Santa Rosa, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Rosa with test data.
Schools in Santa Rosa
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Santa Rosa
- Total Enrollment
- 587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Rosa?
The average composite rating for Santa Rosa is 7.9/10. 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 Rosa?
Santa Rosa spends $21,955 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Rosa?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Rosa is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Rosa?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary is the highest-rated school in Santa Rosa with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Rosa?
Across schools in Santa Rosa with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Rosa compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Santa Rosa has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 5 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.8%
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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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