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Alta Vista Intermediate

Summary:

Alta Vista Intermediate is a small elementary school in Questa, New Mexico, serving 59 students in grades 4-5. Unfortunately, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools over the past decade.

Key insights about Alta Vista Intermediate include its low academic performance, with only 23% of students proficient in English Language Arts and just 9% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 39% and 24% respectively. The school serves a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the student-teacher ratio is relatively low, the school's performance has steadily declined over time, and it significantly underperforms compared to nearby Anansi Charter School and Arroyo Del Norte Elementary, both located in the Taos school district.

The factors contributing to Alta Vista Intermediate's underperformance may include its high percentage of low-income students and small school size. The Questa school district should prioritize strategies to improve student outcomes at this school and others in the district, in order to better serve the educational needs of the community.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 4 Wildcat Rd
       Questa, NM  87556

(575) 586-0032

District: Questa

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,270 Help


Students who attend Alta Vista Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Questa High

Feeder schools for Alta Vista Intermediate:

Elementary:    Alta Vista Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  5.8 Help
Number of students:  44

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.4%
White:
13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alta Vista Intermediate ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.4%), White (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alta Vista Intermediate is 5.8. (See more...)
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Compare Alta Vista Intermediate employs 7.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alta Vista Intermediate is $16,270.
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Rank History for Alta Vista Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Alta Vista Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.04 301st 389 22.6%
2006 26.86 310th 390 20.5%
2007 43.22 227th 398 43.0%
2008 40.28 246th 405 39.3%
2009 42.25 244th 411 40.6%
2010 32.70 305th 419 27.2%
2011 39.40 252nd 402 37.3%
2012 17.50 349th 398 12.3%
2013 19.02 358th 412 13.1%
2014 55.18 177th 442 60.0%
2015 28.46 311th 421 26.1%
2016 46.15 193rd 410 52.9%
2017 24.06 295th 374 21.1%
2018 20.41 320th 383 16.4%
2022 35.07 245th 420 41.7%
2023 22.47 357th 435 17.9%
2024 14.31 396th 433 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alta Vista Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.11 290th 356 18.5%
2022 42.95 180th 410 56.1%
2023 24.52 345th 426 19.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Alta Vista Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.29 299th 395 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Alta Vista Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.27 191st 392 51.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alta Vista Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.76 242nd 329 26.4%
2022 46.32 162nd 389 58.4%
2023 18.25 349th 395 11.6%
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Rank History for White students at Alta Vista Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.03 302nd 325 7.1%
2023 15.97 372nd 413 9.9%
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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 Alta Vista Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 12 0 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1991 18 2 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1992 14 0 1 112 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1993 19 0 1 101 1 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 9 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1995 11 0 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1996 11 0 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1997 14 0 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1998 13 0 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1999 23 0 1 123 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2000 19 0 1 103 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 13 0 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2002 9 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2003 9 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2004 9 0 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 6 0 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2006 1 1 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2007 2 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2008 2 0 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2009 3 0 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2010 2 0 0 82 0 0 0 0 84
2011 4 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 69
2012 5 1 0 74 0 0 0 0 80
2013 6 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 81
2014 6 0 0 62 0 0 0 0 68
2015 3 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 53
2016 5 0 0 53 1 0 0 0 59
2017 8 0 0 60 0 1 0 0 69
2018 8 0 0 67 2 0 0 0 77
2019 5 0 0 71 1 0 0 0 77
2020 8 0 0 53 1 0 1 0 63
2021 5 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 62
2022 8 2 0 48 1 0 0 0 59
2023 5 0 0 54 0 0 0 0 59
2024 6 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 44

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 Alta Vista Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 149 8.1 18.3 n/a
1991 151 7.1 21.2 n/a
1992 127 6.7 18.9 n/a
1993 122 9.0 13.6 n/a
1994 116 8.0 14.5 n/a
1995 141 9.0 15.7 n/a
1996 141 9.0 15.7 n/a
1997 148 8.5 17.4 n/a
1998 147 8.3 17.7 n/a
1999 147 7.2 20.4 83
2000 123 6.3 19.5 88.6
2001 112 7.0 16.0 97.3
2002 82 6.6 12.4 87.8
2003 82 6.6 12.4 87.8
2004 74 6.4 11.6 89.2
2005 77 5.6 13.8 85.7
2006 67 6.9 9.7 80.6
2007 61 6.6 9.2 95.1
2008 71 6.6 10.8 95.8
2009 81 5.9 13.7 96.3
2010 84 7.0 11.9 96.4
2011 69 5.1 13.4 95.7
2012 80 5.4 14.5 96.3
2013 81 5.0 16.2 96.3
2014 68 5.0 13.6 95.6
2015 53 4.0 13.2 94.3
2016 59 5.0 11.8 94.9
2017 69 5.9 11.6 95.7
2018 77 4.9 15.5 96.1
2019 77 3.5 21.6 100
2020 63 5.2 12.0 100
2021 62 5.2 11.9 100
2022 59 6.7 8.8 94.9
2023 59 8.1 7.2 100
2024 44 7.4 5.8 93.2

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 Alta Vista Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 149 8.1 18.3 n/a
1991 151 7.1 21.2 n/a
1992 127 6.7 18.9 n/a
1993 122 9.0 13.6 n/a
1994 116 8.0 14.5 n/a
1995 141 9.0 15.7 n/a
1996 141 9.0 15.7 n/a
1997 148 8.5 17.4 n/a
1998 147 8.3 17.7 n/a
1999 147 7.2 20.4 83
2000 123 6.3 19.5 88.6
2001 112 7.0 16.0 97.3
2002 82 6.6 12.4 87.8
2003 82 6.6 12.4 87.8
2004 74 6.4 11.6 89.2
2005 77 5.6 13.8 85.7
2006 67 6.9 9.7 80.6
2007 61 6.6 9.2 95.1
2008 71 6.6 10.8 95.8
2009 81 5.9 13.7 96.3
2010 84 7.0 11.9 96.4
2011 69 5.1 13.4 95.7
2012 80 5.4 14.5 96.3
2013 81 5.0 16.2 96.3
2014 68 5.0 13.6 95.6
2015 53 4.0 13.2 94.3
2016 59 5.0 11.8 94.9
2017 69 5.9 11.6 95.7
2018 77 4.9 15.5 96.1
2019 77 3.5 21.6 100
2020 63 5.2 12.0 100
2021 62 5.2 11.9 100
2022 59 6.7 8.8 94.9
2023 59 8.1 7.2 100
2024 44 7.4 5.8 93.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alta Vista Intermediate

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,270

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alta Vista Intermediate

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Language Arts (Alta Vista Intermediate)1926.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Questa)3326.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7759
 23.4%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic7154
 23.9%
Pacific Islander00
White55
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Alta Vista Intermediate usually go on to attend:

High : Questa High

In the 2023-24 school year, 44 students attended Alta Vista Intermediate.

Students at Alta Vista Intermediate are 86% Hispanic, 14% White.

Alta Vista Intermediate ranks in the bottom 8.5% of New Mexico elementary schools.


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