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#15 of 864 schools in NM

Top 2% in state

Quemado High

High School · Quemado · Quemado, NM

A high school in Quemado, NM where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 128, Quemado, NM 87829

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$29,375
Chronic Absenteeism44.6%

Students at Quemado High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Quemado High 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Quemado

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 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 High is listed in QUEMADO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Quemado High

Quemado High is a public high school in Quemado, NM, part of Quemado, serving approximately 74 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quemado High

What grades does Quemado High serve?

Quemado High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Quemado High?

Quemado High has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quemado High?

The student-teacher ratio at Quemado High is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quemado High rank in NM?

Quemado High ranks #15 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Quemado High's MySchoolScout rating?

Quemado High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quemado High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Quemado High a charter school?

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

Is Quemado High a Title I school?

No, Quemado High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quemado High?

54.1% of students at Quemado High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Catron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 87829)
840
Area median age
60.3
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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