Very Good
#174 of 864 schools in NM
Top 20% in state
Acequia Madre Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 ACEQUIA MADRE ST, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Acequia Madre Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Acequia Madre Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,229
Median home value
$649,100
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Wood-gormley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Atalaya ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Carlos Gilbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Fe
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #9 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Acequia Madre Elementary is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acequia Madre Elementary
Acequia Madre Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acequia Madre Elementary
What grades does Acequia Madre Elementary serve?
Acequia Madre Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Acequia Madre Elementary?
Acequia Madre Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acequia Madre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Acequia Madre Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Acequia Madre Elementary rank in NM?
Acequia Madre Elementary ranks #174 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Acequia Madre Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Acequia Madre Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Acequia Madre Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acequia Madre Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Acequia Madre Elementary a charter school?
No, Acequia Madre Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Acequia Madre Elementary a Title I school?
No, Acequia Madre Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acequia Madre Elementary?
28.0% of students at Acequia Madre Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (505) 467-4000
- Area population (ZIP 87501)
- 15,409
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 59.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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