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Jemez Valley School District

8501 Highway 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 362 students in Jemez Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Jemez Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
362 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jemez Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#140 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
24%
15-19%
34%
10-14%
33%
(20-21)
≥80%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.56
% American Indian
71%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
23%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,113 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,373 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,113
$14,756
Spending / Student
$25,373
$14,121

Best Jemez Valley School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jemez Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Jemez Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
San Diego Riverside
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Mission Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Jemez Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jemez Valley School District?
Jemez Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 362 students.
What is the rank of Jemez Valley School District?
Jemez Valley School District is ranked #136 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jemez Valley School District?
71% of Jemez Valley School District students are American Indian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jemez Valley School District?
Jemez Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Jemez Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,373 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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