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#682 of 864 schools in NM
Alta Vista Intermediate
Elementary School · Questa · Questa, NM
A Questa elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 829, Questa, NM 87556
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta Vista Intermediate score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2017, reaching 15% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alta Vista Intermediate 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Questa), 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
$45,250
Median home value
$226,900
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Questa
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta Vista Intermediate is listed in QUESTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta Vista Intermediate
Alta Vista Intermediate is a public elementary school in Questa, NM, part of Questa, serving approximately 44 students in grades 4th-5th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Vista Intermediate
What grades does Alta Vista Intermediate serve?
Alta Vista Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Alta Vista Intermediate?
Alta Vista Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Intermediate is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta Vista Intermediate rank in NM?
Alta Vista Intermediate ranks #682 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Alta Vista Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Vista Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Alta Vista Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Vista Intermediate has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alta Vista Intermediate a charter school?
No, Alta Vista Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta Vista Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Alta Vista Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Vista Intermediate?
93.2% of students at Alta Vista Intermediate 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (575) 586-0032
- Area population (ZIP 87556)
- 2,433
- Area median age
- 53
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 87556; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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