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#637 of 864 schools in NM
Aspen Community School
School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
450 LA MADERA, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspen Community School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
Based on 21 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aspen Community School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nm School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,410 | Compare → |
| Nye Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 2.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Santa Fe Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Fe
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #26 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
Aspen Community School is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspen Community School
Aspen Community School is a public school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspen Community School
What grades does Aspen Community School serve?
Aspen Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Aspen Community School?
Aspen Community School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Community School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspen Community School rank in NM?
Aspen Community School ranks #637 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Aspen Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspen Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Aspen Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen Community School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Aspen Community School a charter school?
No, Aspen Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aspen Community School a Title I school?
No, Aspen Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspen Community School?
99.3% of students at Aspen Community School 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (505) 467-4500
- 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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