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Espanola Valley High

High School · Espanola · Espanola, NM

A high school in Espanola, NM where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

405 HUNTER ST, Espanola, NM 87532

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation18.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$16,809
Chronic Absenteeism99.3%

Students at Espanola Valley High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 12% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
11%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
13%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
14%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
2%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Espanola Valley High 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,077

Median home value

$225,000

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mccurdy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–121.0 mi553Compare →
Camino De Paz SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.6 mi14Compare →
Valley Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–122.7 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Espanola

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#9 of 13
District spending per student
$16,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Espanola Valley High is listed in ESPANOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Espanola Valley High

Espanola Valley High is a public high school in Espanola, NM, part of Espanola, serving approximately 836 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Espanola Valley High

What grades does Espanola Valley High serve?

Espanola Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Espanola Valley High?

Espanola Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 836 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Espanola Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Espanola Valley High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Espanola Valley High rank in NM?

Espanola Valley High ranks #664 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Espanola Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Espanola Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Espanola Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Espanola Valley High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Espanola Valley High a charter school?

No, Espanola Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Espanola Valley High a Title I school?

No, Espanola Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Espanola Valley High?

79.3% of students at Espanola Valley High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
836
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rio Arriba County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
99.3%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 87532)
19,522
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
39.4
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 87532; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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