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Best Schools in Chama, NM
Chama, NM has 9 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 728 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Chama underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chama, NM
The top high schools in Chama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Escalante Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
2. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chama, NM
The top middle schools in Chama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Dulce Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dulce Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
4. Chama Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 40 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chama, NM
The top elementary schools in Chama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tierra Amarilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
2. Chama Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 75 Students
3. El Rito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chama, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chama, NM has a total population of 1,200 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chama, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chama, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
89.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
18.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
70.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chama, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chama, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chama, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chama, NM
How many schools are in Chama, NM?
Chama, NM has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 728 students in total.
How do schools in Chama perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Chama score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Chama underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chama?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Chama
All 2 public schools we grade in Chama. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.