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Questa Junior High

Summary:

Questa Junior High is a public middle school located in Questa, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 56 students. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and performance over the years, but it faces unique challenges due to its high percentage of Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds.

Questa Junior High outperforms the Questa school district and the state of New Mexico in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science, but it underperforms the state in Mathematics. The school's performance in Language Arts has been relatively consistent, but it has a notable gender gap, with male students outperforming female students. Despite these challenges, Questa Junior High's relatively low student-teacher ratio suggests that there is potential for improvement if the school can address its weaknesses and build on its strengths.

The high percentage of students from low-SES backgrounds at Questa Junior High (100% free/reduced lunch recipients) indicates that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement. However, the school's performance in certain subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Science, suggests that there are opportunities for growth and improvement if the school can focus on addressing these challenges and providing a more consistent and equitable educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 57 Sagebrush Ln
       Questa, NM  87556

(575) 586-1604

District: Questa

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,270 Help


Students who attend Questa Junior High usually attend:

High:    Questa High

Feeder schools for Questa Junior High:

Elementary:    Alta Vista Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  70

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.4%
White:
17.1%
African American:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Questa Junior High ranks better than 58.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.4%), White (17.1%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Questa Junior High is 8.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Questa Junior High is $16,270.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Questa Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Questa Junior High 98th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Questa Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Questa Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Questa Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.39 88th 157 43.9%
2006 38.11 95th 156 39.1%
2007 11.80 163rd 171 4.7%
2008 19.17 151st 172 12.2%
2009 29.76 125th 178 29.8%
2010 51.36 74th 179 58.7%
2011 38.67 98th 173 43.4%
2012 24.68 139th 178 21.9%
2013 38.90 114th 193 40.9%
2014 11.43 213th 222 4.1%
2015 35.43 123rd 207 40.6%
2016 23.03 164th 208 21.2%
2017 40.98 100th 176 43.2%
2018 38.87 108th 186 41.9%
2019 25.29 150th 200 25.0%
2022 42.03 111th 232 52.2%
2024 50.08 98th 235 58.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Questa Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.33 72nd 168 57.1%
2019 31.64 120th 175 31.4%
2022 51.48 77th 223 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Questa Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.30 124th 217 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Questa Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.74 60th 219 72.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Questa Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.88 66th 206 68.0%
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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 Questa Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 14 0 0 151 2 n/a n/a 0 167
1991 15 0 0 157 2 n/a n/a 0 174
1992 21 2 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1993 24 0 0 155 1 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 28 0 0 150 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 16 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 16 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 12 0 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1998 10 0 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1999 12 0 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2000 5 0 2 99 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2001 8 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 10 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2003 10 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2004 11 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2005 9 0 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2006 8 2 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2007 5 1 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2008 3 1 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2009 3 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 4 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 56
2011 6 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 70
2012 3 1 0 72 0 0 0 0 76
2013 2 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 60
2014 2 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 47
2015 3 0 0 53 1 0 0 0 57
2016 8 0 0 51 1 0 1 0 61
2017 7 2 0 41 1 0 0 0 51
2018 10 2 0 38 0 1 1 0 52
2019 10 1 0 39 0 1 0 0 51
2020 4 0 0 36 2 0 0 0 42
2021 6 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 51
2022 6 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 53
2023 8 1 0 47 0 0 0 0 56
2024 12 1 0 57 0 0 0 0 70

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 Questa Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 167 8.2 20.3 n/a
1991 174 8.4 20.7 n/a
1992 177 9.5 18.6 n/a
1993 180 8.9 20.2 n/a
1994 178 6.0 29.7 n/a
1995 118 3.5 33.7 n/a
1996 118 3.5 33.7 n/a
1997 111 7.3 15.2 n/a
1998 103 7.3 14.1 n/a
1999 117 8.0 14.6 86.3
2000 106 6.9 15.4 96.2
2001 104 7.9 13.2 69.2
2002 89 4.6 19.3 82
2003 89 4.6 19.3 82
2004 83 6.8 12.2 77.1
2005 68 6.8 10.0 83.8
2006 55 2.2 25.0 80
2007 70 1.8 38.9 95.7
2008 72 6.9 10.4 95.8
2009 66 6.0 11.0 95.5
2010 56 2.3 23.8 94.6
2011 70 5.0 14.0 95.7
2012 76 5.7 13.2 96.1
2013 60 5.9 10.0 95
2014 47 6.3 7.3 93.6
2015 57 5.0 11.4 64.9
2016 61 5.0 12.2 95.1
2017 51 4.8 10.5 100
2018 52 5.7 9.1 100
2019 51 5.6 9.0 100
2020 42 6.8 6.1 100
2021 51 3.9 13.0 100
2022 53 4.9 10.7 100
2023 56 4.6 12.0 100
2024 70 7.9 8.8 97.1

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 Questa Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 167 8.2 20.3 n/a
1991 174 8.4 20.7 n/a
1992 177 9.5 18.6 n/a
1993 180 8.9 20.2 n/a
1994 178 6.0 29.7 n/a
1995 118 3.5 33.7 n/a
1996 118 3.5 33.7 n/a
1997 111 7.3 15.2 n/a
1998 103 7.3 14.1 n/a
1999 117 8.0 14.6 86.3
2000 106 6.9 15.4 96.2
2001 104 7.9 13.2 69.2
2002 89 4.6 19.3 82
2003 89 4.6 19.3 82
2004 83 6.8 12.2 77.1
2005 68 6.8 10.0 83.8
2006 55 2.2 25.0 80
2007 70 1.8 38.9 95.7
2008 72 6.9 10.4 95.8
2009 66 6.0 11.0 95.5
2010 56 2.3 23.8 94.6
2011 70 5.0 14.0 95.7
2012 76 5.7 13.2 96.1
2013 60 5.9 10.0 95
2014 47 6.3 7.3 93.6
2015 57 5.0 11.4 64.9
2016 61 5.0 12.2 95.1
2017 51 4.8 10.5 100
2018 52 5.7 9.1 100
2019 51 5.6 9.0 100
2020 42 6.8 6.1 100
2021 51 3.9 13.0 100
2022 53 4.9 10.7 100
2023 56 4.6 12.0 100
2024 70 7.9 8.8 97.1

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 Questa Junior High

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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 Questa Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 111th of 232 Middle schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Questa Junior High)1437.5
 23.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Questa)2037.5
 17.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Questa Junior High)1337.5
 24.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Questa)1837.5
 19.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5156
 9.8%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3947
 20.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White108
 20%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Questa Junior High usually go on to attend Questa High

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Questa Junior High.

Questa Junior High ranks 98th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Questa Junior High are 81% Hispanic, 17% White, 1% African American.


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