Excellent
#65 of 864 schools in NM
Top 7% in state
Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Estancia · Estancia, NM
An Estancia elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 N 7TH, Estancia, NM 87016
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Elementary score 42% 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 23 points since 2016, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Upper 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,129
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Estancia
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Elementary is listed in ESTANCIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Elementary
Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Estancia, NM, part of Estancia, serving approximately 181 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Elementary
What grades does Upper Elementary serve?
Upper Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Upper Elementary?
Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Elementary rank in NM?
Upper Elementary ranks #65 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Elementary?
100.0% of students at Upper 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Torrance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (505) 384-2001
- Area population (ZIP 87016)
- 2,897
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 87016; 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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