Estancia

The Estancia Municipal Schools district in New Mexico consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds with high economic need. While the district maintains consistent 3-star performance, Upper Elementary and Estancia High stand out as top-performing schools, with the high school ranking in the top half of New Mexico high schools and the elementary school in the top third of the state.

The district's schools share a predominantly Hispanic student population, with White and Native American students also represented. Notably, all schools in the district have a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student body. The schools also maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.1 at Lower Elementary to 15.3 at Estancia Middle, which could contribute to more personalized attention for students.

While the Estancia Municipal Schools district as a whole maintains consistent performance, the declining ranking of Estancia Middle School suggests an area for potential improvement. Additionally, the high levels of economic need across the district present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by these students.