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Espanola Valley High

Summary:

Espanola Valley High is a public high school located in Espanola, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 869 students. The school is part of the Espanola District, which is ranked 99 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Espanola Valley High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, ranging from 110th to 153rd out of 181-198 schools in recent years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past decade, indicating poor performance compared to other schools in the state. In contrast, the nearby Los Alamos High School, which is part of the higher-ranked Los Alamos district, has consistently ranked in the top 10-11 schools in the state and maintained a 5-star rating. Espanola Valley High has struggled to perform well across different student subgroups, with particularly concerning performance for Asian and Hispanic students.

Espanola Valley High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is significantly below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in science (33%), English language arts (24%), and mathematics (7%) were all well below the state averages. The nearby Pojoaque High School, while also performing below the state averages, generally outperformed Espanola Valley High in these academic measures. Additionally, Espanola Valley High has a very high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, in contrast to the more affluent student population at Los Alamos High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1111 El Llano Rd
       Espanola, NM  87532

(505) 753-7357

District: Espanola

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,928 Help


Feeder schools for Espanola Valley High:

Elementary:    Abiquiu Elementary
    Alcalde Elementary
    Chimayo Elementary
    Dixon Elementary
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Middle:    Carlos F. Vigil Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  836

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.1%
American Indian:
8.7%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Compare Details Espanola Valley High ranks worse than 57.9% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Espanola Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.1%), American Indian (8.7%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Espanola Valley High is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Espanola Valley High is $9,928.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Espanola Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Espanola Valley High 110th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Espanola Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Espanola:

SchoolDigger ranks Espanola 99th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Espanola Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 17.90 108th 129 16.3%
2006 31.49 97th 134 27.6%
2007 61.34 55th 150 63.3%
2008 32.29 103rd 146 29.5%
2009 21.28 123rd 151 18.5%
2010 22.86 123rd 154 20.1%
2011 19.00 130th 157 17.2%
2012 24.41 127th 163 22.1%
2013 22.12 139th 177 21.5%
2014 32.76 142nd 198 28.3%
2015 27.66 137th 193 29.0%
2016 21.72 156th 185 15.7%
2017 17.74 141st 158 10.8%
2018 23.73 138th 182 24.2%
2019 20.36 153rd 181 15.5%
2022 16.21 144th 177 18.6%
2023 21.59 131st 170 22.9%
2024 35.53 110th 190 42.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.97 25th 31 19.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.10 113th 164 31.1%
2019 25.67 128th 161 20.5%
2022 19.93 113th 154 26.6%
2023 26.82 107th 157 31.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.79 115th 145 20.7%
2019 23.78 115th 144 20.1%
2022 10.03 154th 157 1.9%
2023 20.12 113th 143 21.0%
2024 26.47 112th 153 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.82 133rd 143 7.0%
2019 19.49 136th 151 9.9%
2022 19.98 143rd 159 10.1%
2023 29.35 108th 146 26.0%
2024 31.57 102nd 159 35.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.94 31st 31 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.57 99th 133 25.6%
2019 22.30 121st 139 12.9%
2022 16.24 138th 150 8.0%
2023 25.61 103rd 132 22.0%
2024 31.07 94th 142 33.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.34 22nd 47 53.2%
2024 67.63 11th 43 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Espanola Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.15 113th 115 1.7%
2019 25.97 80th 109 26.6%
2022 10.88 126th 133 5.3%
2023 21.88 126th 157 19.7%
2024 24.31 117th 155 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Espanola Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 191 2 0 1036 97 n/a n/a 0 1326
1991 272 3 1 934 94 n/a n/a 0 1304
1992 210 4 4 967 96 n/a n/a 0 1281
1993 88 6 5 1059 69 n/a n/a 0 1227
1994 119 2 3 1041 79 n/a n/a 0 1244
1995 70 2 0 1058 70 n/a n/a 0 1200
1996 70 2 0 1058 70 n/a n/a 0 1200
1997 57 3 0 998 56 n/a n/a 0 1114
1998 53 1 1 985 44 n/a n/a 0 1084
1999 44 3 2 1064 39 n/a n/a 0 1152
2000 108 0 1 936 34 n/a n/a 0 1079
2001 67 1 0 953 84 n/a n/a 0 1105
2002 46 2 2 985 90 n/a n/a 0 1125
2003 46 2 2 985 90 n/a n/a 0 1125
2004 26 2 1 692 60 n/a n/a 0 781
2005 22 5 5 687 52 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 15 0 1 671 51 n/a n/a 0 738
2007 19 3 3 596 46 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 23 4 4 660 55 n/a n/a 0 746
2009 16 8 3 849 71 n/a n/a 0 947
2010 15 6 3 903 69 0 0 0 996
2011 19 7 5 922 63 0 2 0 1018
2012 22 7 3 924 75 1 1 0 1033
2013 25 4 11 877 62 1 1 0 981
2014 27 2 8 846 48 2 2 0 935
2015 54 7 10 862 52 1 2 0 988
2016 67 4 10 837 39 1 1 0 959
2017 64 4 8 865 36 1 1 0 979
2018 50 2 10 799 54 0 1 0 916
2019 34 2 9 753 63 0 1 0 862
2020 29 2 9 761 73 1 0 0 875
2021 21 5 12 727 77 0 2 0 844
2022 24 6 13 735 75 0 5 0 858
2023 19 3 17 744 75 1 10 0 869
2024 21 5 8 720 73 2 7 0 836

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Espanola Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1326 68.0 19.5 n/a
1991 1304 66.0 19.7 n/a
1992 1281 67.0 19.1 n/a
1993 1227 65.0 18.9 n/a
1994 1244 67.1 18.5 n/a
1995 1200 56.1 21.4 n/a
1996 1200 56.1 21.4 n/a
1997 1114 62.2 17.9 n/a
1998 1084 53.5 20.3 n/a
1999 1152 46.4 24.8 43.8
2000 1079 57.5 18.8 43.8
2001 1105 57.3 19.3 46.2
2002 1125 53.4 21.1 45.4
2003 1125 53.4 21.1 45.4
2004 781 41.7 18.7 65.4
2005 771 41.0 18.8 66.3
2006 738 45.9 16.1 99.6
2007 667 40.7 16.4 99.6
2008 746 46.6 16.0 99.6
2009 947 57.6 16.4 99.7
2010 996 56.2 17.7 99.7
2011 1018 58.7 17.3 96.2
2012 1033 48.2 21.4 50.6
2013 981 49.4 19.8 68.7
2014 935 50.7 18.4 82
2015 988 50.0 19.7 56.9
2016 959 51.0 18.8 86.2
2017 979 50.4 19.4 77.9
2018 916 47.1 19.4 100
2019 862 50.9 16.9 100
2020 875 45.4 19.2 100
2021 844 44.0 19.1 100
2022 858 45.7 18.7 100
2023 869 42.6 20.3 100
2024 836 44.8 18.6 79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Espanola Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1326 68.0 19.5 n/a
1991 1304 66.0 19.7 n/a
1992 1281 67.0 19.1 n/a
1993 1227 65.0 18.9 n/a
1994 1244 67.1 18.5 n/a
1995 1200 56.1 21.4 n/a
1996 1200 56.1 21.4 n/a
1997 1114 62.2 17.9 n/a
1998 1084 53.5 20.3 n/a
1999 1152 46.4 24.8 43.8
2000 1079 57.5 18.8 43.8
2001 1105 57.3 19.3 46.2
2002 1125 53.4 21.1 45.4
2003 1125 53.4 21.1 45.4
2004 781 41.7 18.7 65.4
2005 771 41.0 18.8 66.3
2006 738 45.9 16.1 99.6
2007 667 40.7 16.4 99.6
2008 746 46.6 16.0 99.6
2009 947 57.6 16.4 99.7
2010 996 56.2 17.7 99.7
2011 1018 58.7 17.3 96.2
2012 1033 48.2 21.4 50.6
2013 981 49.4 19.8 68.7
2014 935 50.7 18.4 82
2015 988 50.0 19.7 56.9
2016 959 51.0 18.8 86.2
2017 979 50.4 19.4 77.9
2018 916 47.1 19.4 100
2019 862 50.9 16.9 100
2020 875 45.4 19.2 100
2021 844 44.0 19.1 100
2022 858 45.7 18.7 100
2023 869 42.6 20.3 100
2024 836 44.8 18.6 79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Espanola Valley High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,928

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Espanola Valley High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 181 High schoolsRanks 131st of 170 High schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Espanola Valley High)3516.5
 18.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Espanola)3516.5
 18.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Espanola Valley High)35.9
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Espanola)35.9
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Espanola Valley High)1823.1
 5.1%
   11th Grade Science (Espanola)1823.1
 5.1%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students862869
 0.8%
African American23
 50%
American Indian6375
 19%
Asian917
 88.9%
Hispanic753744
 1.2%
Pacific Islander01
White3419
 44.1%
Two or More Races110
 900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Espanola Valley High ranks 110th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Espanola Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abiquiu Elementary
Elementary : Alcalde Elementary
Elementary : Chimayo Elementary
Elementary : Dixon Elementary
Elementary : Eutimio Salazar Elementary
Elementary : Hernandez Elementary
Elementary : James Rodriguez Elementary
Elementary : Los Ninos Elementary
Elementary : San Juan Elementary
Elementary : Tony Quintana Elementary
Elementary : Velarde Elementary
Middle : Carlos F. Vigil Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 836 students attended Espanola Valley High.

Students at Espanola Valley High are 86% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 3% White.


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