Top Rankings
Roots & Wings Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 53 students in Roots & Wings Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Roots & Wings Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
920 Schools
# Students
53 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roots & Wings Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
% American Indian
10%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
60%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,925 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$717,000
$4,694 MM
Spending
$738,000
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,528
$15,100
Spending / Student
$13,925
$14,450
Best Roots & Wings Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roots & Wings Community School District?
Roots & Wings Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 53 students.
What is the rank of Roots & Wings Community School District?
Roots & Wings Community School District is ranked #44 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roots & Wings Community School District?
60% of Roots & Wings Community School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roots & Wings Community School District?
Roots & Wings Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Roots & Wings Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,925 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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