Top Rankings
New Mexico School For The Arts School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 342 students in New Mexico School For The Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in New Mexico School For The Arts School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
925 Schools
# Students
342 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Mexico School For The Arts School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 141 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
% American Indian
4%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
45%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
43%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,094 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,845
$14,756
Spending / Student
$21,094
$14,121
Best New Mexico School For The Arts School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Mexico School For The Arts School District?
New Mexico School For The Arts School District manages 1 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of New Mexico School For The Arts School District?
New Mexico School For The Arts School District is ranked #7 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico School For The Arts School District?
45% of New Mexico School For The Arts School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Mexico School For The Arts School District?
New Mexico School For The Arts School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is New Mexico School For The Arts School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,094 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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