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#454 of 864 schools in NM
Ojo Caliente Elementary
Middle School · Mesa Vista · Ojo Caliente, NM
A Mesa Vista middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
HWY 285 JUNCTION 111, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ojo Caliente Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 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 31% (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
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ojo Caliente 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,591
Median home value
$257,000
College educated
30%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87549; 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.
Mesa Vista
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ojo Caliente Elementary is listed in MESA VISTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ojo Caliente Elementary
Ojo Caliente Elementary is a public middle school in Ojo Caliente, NM, part of Mesa Vista, serving approximately 63 students in grades 4th-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ojo Caliente Elementary
What grades does Ojo Caliente Elementary serve?
Ojo Caliente Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Ojo Caliente Elementary?
Ojo Caliente Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ojo Caliente Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ojo Caliente Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ojo Caliente Elementary rank in NM?
Ojo Caliente Elementary ranks #454 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ojo Caliente Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ojo Caliente Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ojo Caliente Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ojo Caliente Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ojo Caliente Elementary a charter school?
No, Ojo Caliente Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ojo Caliente Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ojo Caliente Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ojo Caliente Elementary?
27.0% of students at Ojo Caliente 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.6%
- Phone
- (575) 583-2316
- Area population (ZIP 87549)
- 1,400
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 87549; 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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