Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rita A. Marquez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School's student population of 63 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
98%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rita A. Marquez Elementary School's ranking?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary School?
63 students attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rita A. Marquez Elementary School?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rita A. Marquez Elementary School offer ?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rita A. Marquez Elementary School part of?
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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