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Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Summary:

Rita A. Marquez Elementary is a public elementary school located in Anton Chico, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 61 students. The school is part of the Santa Rosa school district, which is ranked 57 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rita A. Marquez Elementary has shown significant academic improvement over the years, with its statewide ranking improving from 359 out of 412 elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 60 out of 433 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (59% proficient or better vs. 39% statewide and 46% district) and Mathematics (37% proficient or better vs. 25% statewide and 19% district). The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as female students (ranked 25 out of 393 NM elementary schools) and Hispanic students (ranked 32 out of 390 NM elementary schools), both earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Valley Elementary School, which is part of the West Las Vegas district, Rita A. Marquez Elementary significantly outperforms in both English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. This highlights the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students, even in a relatively rural and economically disadvantaged area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 Main St
       Anton Chico, NM  87711

(575) 472-3171

District: Santa Rosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,101 Help


Students who attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Anton Chico Middle
High:    Santa Rosa High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  61

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.7%
White:
1.6%
American Indian:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rita A. Marquez Elementary ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.7%), American Indian (1.6%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rita A. Marquez Elementary is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rita A. Marquez Elementary is $9,101.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rita A. Marquez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rita A. Marquez Elementary 60th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Rita A. Marquez Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Santa Rosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa 57th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rita A. Marquez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 26.69 332nd 411 19.2%
2010 5.03 417th 419 0.5%
2011 35.19 278th 402 30.8%
2012 17.51 348th 398 12.6%
2013 18.99 359th 412 12.9%
2014 48.21 227th 442 48.6%
2015 34.12 271st 421 35.6%
2016 47.44 189th 410 53.9%
2019 45.11 197th 396 50.3%
2022 65.35 103rd 420 75.5%
2023 36.31 279th 435 35.9%
2024 84.69 60th 433 86.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.16 142nd 361 60.7%
2022 69.73 61st 410 85.1%
2023 42.12 251st 426 41.1%
2024 89.18 22nd 237 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.50 25th 393 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.16 143rd 410 65.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.49 146th 320 54.4%
2022 68.14 67th 389 82.8%
2023 41.95 237th 395 40.0%
2024 90.23 32nd 390 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.77 275th 413 33.4%
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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 Rita A. Marquez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 2 0 0 142 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1991 4 0 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1992 5 0 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 0 0 0 161 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1994 3 0 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1995 2 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1996 2 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1997 4 0 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1998 5 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1999 0 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 2 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2001 3 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2002 2 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2003 2 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2004 4 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2005 1 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2006 4 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 2 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2008 4 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2009 3 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2010 4 0 0 59 0 0 0 0 63
2011 4 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 68
2012 3 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 68
2013 3 0 0 79 0 0 0 0 82
2014 1 0 0 75 1 0 0 0 77
2015 1 0 0 81 2 0 0 0 84
2016 3 0 0 81 1 0 0 0 85
2017 3 0 0 73 0 0 0 0 76
2018 5 1 0 69 0 0 0 0 75
2019 4 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 69
2020 4 0 1 53 0 0 0 0 58
2021 3 0 0 51 0 0 0 0 54
2022 1 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 64
2023 1 0 0 59 1 0 0 0 61

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 Rita A. Marquez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 144 9.0 16.0 n/a
1991 130 9.2 14.1 n/a
1992 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1993 161 11.0 14.6 n/a
1994 119 8.5 14.0 n/a
1995 82 6.0 13.7 n/a
1996 82 6.0 13.7 n/a
1997 94 7.1 13.2 n/a
1998 89 9.0 9.9 n/a
1999 84 8.0 10.5 94
2000 82 8.0 10.3 86.6
2001 77 7.0 11.0 50.6
2002 70 7.0 10.0 95.7
2003 70 7.0 10.0 95.7
2004 50 7.2 6.9 94
2005 41 5.7 7.2 92.7
2006 49 5.2 9.4 89.8
2007 49 4.1 12.0 93.9
2008 61 5.7 10.7 93.4
2009 62 7.0 8.9 95.2
2010 63 6.0 10.5 95.2
2011 68 7.6 8.9 95.6
2012 68 6.6 10.3 95.6
2013 82 7.6 10.7 96.3
2014 77 6.3 12.2 96.1
2015 84 7.0 12.0 96.4
2016 85 6.0 14.1 96.5
2017 76 6.7 11.3 100
2018 75 6.5 11.3 100
2019 69 6.9 9.9 100
2020 58 6.3 9.1 98.3
2021 54 6.3 8.5 100
2022 64 6.4 9.9 100
2023 61 6.6 9.2 100

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 Rita A. Marquez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 144 9.0 16.0 n/a
1991 130 9.2 14.1 n/a
1992 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1993 161 11.0 14.6 n/a
1994 119 8.5 14.0 n/a
1995 82 6.0 13.7 n/a
1996 82 6.0 13.7 n/a
1997 94 7.1 13.2 n/a
1998 89 9.0 9.9 n/a
1999 84 8.0 10.5 94
2000 82 8.0 10.3 86.6
2001 77 7.0 11.0 50.6
2002 70 7.0 10.0 95.7
2003 70 7.0 10.0 95.7
2004 50 7.2 6.9 94
2005 41 5.7 7.2 92.7
2006 49 5.2 9.4 89.8
2007 49 4.1 12.0 93.9
2008 61 5.7 10.7 93.4
2009 62 7.0 8.9 95.2
2010 63 6.0 10.5 95.2
2011 68 7.6 8.9 95.6
2012 68 6.6 10.3 95.6
2013 82 7.6 10.7 96.3
2014 77 6.3 12.2 96.1
2015 84 7.0 12.0 96.4
2016 85 6.0 14.1 96.5
2017 76 6.7 11.3 100
2018 75 6.5 11.3 100
2019 69 6.9 9.9 100
2020 58 6.3 9.1 98.3
2021 54 6.3 8.5 100
2022 64 6.4 9.9 100
2023 61 6.6 9.2 100

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 Rita A. Marquez Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,101

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rita A. Marquez Elementary

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 197th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 279th of 435 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Rita A. Marquez Elementary)4237.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Santa Rosa)3341.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Rita A. Marquez Elementary)3127.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Santa Rosa)1847.7
 29.7%
   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 Students6961
 11.6%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic6559
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Rita A. Marquez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Anton Chico Middle
High : Santa Rosa High

Rita A. Marquez Elementary ranks 60th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Rita A. Marquez Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 61 students attended Rita A. Marquez Elementary.


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