Top Rankings
Nm School For The Arts School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 342 students in Nm School For The Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Nm School For The Arts School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (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
926 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
Nm School For The Arts School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 143 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
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 Nm School For The Arts School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nm School For The Arts School District?
Nm School For The Arts School District manages 1 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of Nm School For The Arts School District?
Nm School For The Arts School District is ranked #40 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nm School For The Arts School District?
45% of Nm 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 Nm School For The Arts School District?
Nm 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 Nm 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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