Best Public Schools in San Rafael, NM

Summary:

The city of San Rafael, New Mexico is home to a single elementary school, San Rafael Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This small school, with just 53 students, is part of the Grants-Cibola County Schools District and has a predominantly Hispanic student population (83.02%).

Despite its small size, San Rafael Elementary has performed well academically, ranking in the top third of New Mexico elementary schools for the 2022-2023 school year with a 3-star rating. The school's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is the second-best in the district, suggesting a high level of personalized attention for students. However, the school faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While San Rafael Elementary's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, the school's diversity, with a notable percentage of Native American students, could be an asset. Ensuring that the school's curriculum and support systems are culturally responsive and inclusive will be crucial in supporting the needs of this unique student population. Overall, San Rafael Elementary represents the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small, high-poverty schools in New Mexico, and its performance and strategies could provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	Total
San Rafael Elementary	Public	K-6	27 Mesa View St	San Rafael	87051	Cibola County	Grants	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 285-2749	53	8	7.0	100.0%	4 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	67.3	134^th of 435 public elementary schools	69.2%		52.4	150^th of 420 public elementary schools	64.3%	16	45.0	31.0	$15,001

Cities Near San Rafael

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Grants	1.63 mi	7	109^th
Milan	2.16 mi	1	107^th
Bluewater	9.34 mi	1	3^rd
Pueblo of Acoma	16.4 mi	1
Prewitt	18.04 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.