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#862 of 864 schools in NM

Pojoaque Intermediate

Elementary School · Pojoaque · Santa Fe, NM

An elementary school in Santa Fe, NM where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1574 STATE ROAD 502, Santa Fe, NM 87506

  • Math 9% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2019)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$14,768
Chronic Absenteeism54.7%

Students at Pojoaque Intermediate score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency9%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
13%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 21 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pojoaque 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat 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

$90,504

Median home value

$523,600

Median rent

$1,142/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

82.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Ildefonso Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–63.3 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pojoaque

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$14,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pojoaque Intermediate is listed in POJOAQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pojoaque Intermediate

Pojoaque Intermediate is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Pojoaque, serving approximately 192 students in grades 4th-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pojoaque Intermediate

What grades does Pojoaque Intermediate serve?

Pojoaque Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Pojoaque Intermediate?

Pojoaque Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque Intermediate?

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

How does Pojoaque Intermediate rank in NM?

Pojoaque Intermediate ranks #862 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Pojoaque Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Pojoaque Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Pojoaque Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pojoaque Intermediate has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Pojoaque Intermediate a charter school?

No, Pojoaque Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pojoaque Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Pojoaque Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pojoaque Intermediate?

59.4% of students at Pojoaque 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
192
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Santa Fe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.7%
Area population (ZIP 87506)
16,055
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
55.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 87506; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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