Quemado Elementary

Quemado Elementary is a public school serving 81 students in grades PK through 6 in Quemado, New Mexico. It earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — and ranks 7th among 864 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of schools in New Mexico. Among elementary schools specifically, it ranks 6th out of 468, a result that holds across both academic and growth dimensions.

Academic performance scores 8.5 out of 10, and the school's growth score reaches 9.9 — among the strongest in the state. That growth figure matters: it reflects consistent, measurable progress across grade levels year over year, not just a favorable starting point. When a school's growth score nearly maxes out, students are advancing faster than expected regardless of where they began.

With 81 students spread across prekindergarten through sixth grade and a student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1, Quemado Elementary operates at a scale that keeps students in front of their teachers. Classrooms stay small, instruction stays direct. For parents who weigh outcomes alongside individual attention, the combination of a 9.4 composite and a ratio well under 11 to 1 puts this school among New Mexico's most effective elementary programs.

With an enrollment of 81 students, Quemado Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Quemado Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.