Excellent
#27 of 864 schools in NM
Top 3% in state
Rita A. Marquez Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Rosa · Anton Chico, NM
A Santa Rosa elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
MAIN ST, Anton Chico, NM 87711
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2017, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (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
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rita A. Marquez 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
60%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in SANTA ROSA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 197 | 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.
Santa Rosa
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rita A. Marquez Elementary is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rita A. Marquez Elementary
Rita A. Marquez Elementary is a public elementary school in Anton Chico, NM, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 63 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 864 schools in NM.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rita A. Marquez Elementary
What grades does Rita A. Marquez Elementary serve?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rita A. Marquez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rita A. Marquez Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rita A. Marquez Elementary rank in NM?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary ranks #27 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Rita A. Marquez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Rita A. Marquez Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rita A. Marquez Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rita A. Marquez Elementary a charter school?
No, Rita A. Marquez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rita A. Marquez Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rita A. Marquez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rita A. Marquez Elementary?
98.4% of students at Rita A. Marquez 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Guadalupe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (575) 472-3171
- Area population (ZIP 87711)
- 821
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 87711; 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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