Summary:
The 87829 zip code area is home to two schools - Quemado Elementary and Quemado High, both part of the Quemado school district. While Quemado Elementary maintains a respectable state ranking, Quemado High stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top 21-48 high schools in New Mexico over the past 3 years.
Quemado High's academic achievement is particularly impressive, with significantly higher test scores than the state averages, especially in English Language Arts where 77.14% of students demonstrate proficiency compared to the state's 44.19%. The school also boasts a 78% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Quemado Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below state averages, but it still maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools serve relatively small student populations, with Quemado Elementary enrolling 81 students and Quemado High enrolling 74 students. Interestingly, both schools have low student-teacher ratios of around 9:1, which may contribute to their academic success. Additionally, over 50% of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, making the schools' performance even more noteworthy.
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