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#397 of 864 schools in NM
Top 46% in state
Santa Teresa Elementary
Elementary School · Gadsden · Santa Teresa, NM
A Gadsden elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 COMMERCIANTES, Santa Teresa, NM 88008
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Teresa Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Santa Teresa 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,502
Median home value
$228,800
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Gadsden Admin Complex Prek CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK | 3.1 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| The Linguistic Acad of EL Paso-cultural Demo SiteCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Jose H Damian ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 487 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Teresa Elementary is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Teresa Elementary
Santa Teresa Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Teresa, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Teresa Elementary
What grades does Santa Teresa Elementary serve?
Santa Teresa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Santa Teresa Elementary?
Santa Teresa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Teresa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Teresa Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Teresa Elementary rank in NM?
Santa Teresa Elementary ranks #397 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Santa Teresa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Teresa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Santa Teresa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Teresa Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Santa Teresa Elementary a charter school?
No, Santa Teresa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Teresa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Santa Teresa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Teresa Elementary?
100.2% of students at Santa Teresa 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
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (575) 882-6203
- Area population (ZIP 88008)
- 11,776
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 88008; 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
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