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#725 of 864 schools in NM

Jemez Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Jemez Valley · Jemez Pueblo, NM

An elementary school in Jemez Pueblo, NM where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8501 HWY 4, Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$22,585
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Jemez Valley Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(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 2014, reaching 15% in 2022.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 18 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jemez Valley 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$61,992

Median home value

$185,600

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Diego RiversideCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–82.9 mi55Compare →
Jemez Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–63.2 mi140Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jemez Valley

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$22,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jemez Valley Elementary is listed in JEMEZ VALLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jemez Valley Elementary

Jemez Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Jemez Pueblo, NM, part of Jemez Valley, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jemez Valley Elementary

What grades does Jemez Valley Elementary serve?

Jemez Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jemez Valley Elementary?

Jemez Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemez Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Jemez Valley Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jemez Valley Elementary rank in NM?

Jemez Valley Elementary ranks #725 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Jemez Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Jemez Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Jemez Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jemez Valley Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jemez Valley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Jemez Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Jemez Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jemez Valley Elementary?

100.0% of students at Jemez Valley 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sandoval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 87024)
2,792
Area median age
32.6
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 87024; 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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