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8.2 avg / 10

Santa Rosa School District

School District · Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Students: 587
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

8.2

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,955

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#8 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.9

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,955

+$2,984 vs New Mexico median

District size

587 students

Typical than New Mexico median

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 8.2/10, 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 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Santa Rosa students show an average math proficiency of 18.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 18.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.3%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Rosa with test data.

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 8.2/10. 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 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Santa Rosa?

Across schools in Santa Rosa with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. 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 8.2/10 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 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
8.2/10
Math Proficiency
18.4%
ELA Proficiency
38.3%

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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