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#500 of 864 schools in NM
Quemado Elementary
Elementary School · Quemado · Quemado, NM
An elementary school in Quemado, NM where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 128, Quemado, NM 87829
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quemado Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2017, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quemado 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,798
Median home value
$259,500
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in QUEMADO
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datil ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Quemado
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quemado Elementary is listed in QUEMADO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quemado Elementary
Quemado Elementary is a public elementary school in Quemado, NM, part of Quemado, serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quemado Elementary
What grades does Quemado Elementary serve?
Quemado Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Quemado Elementary?
Quemado Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quemado Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quemado Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quemado Elementary rank in NM?
Quemado Elementary ranks #500 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Quemado Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Quemado Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Quemado Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quemado Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Quemado Elementary a charter school?
No, Quemado Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quemado Elementary a Title I school?
No, Quemado Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quemado Elementary?
64.2% of students at Quemado 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Catron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.7%
- Phone
- (575) 773-4700
- Area population (ZIP 87829)
- 840
- Area median age
- 60.3
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 87829; 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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