Salazar Elementary
Santa Fe, NM · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Salazar Elementary is a middle school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school serves 205 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Salazar Elementary performs below the state average for New Mexico. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salazar Elementary has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Salazar Elementary has 205 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
Yes, Salazar Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +16, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Salazar Elementary is part of the Santa Fe Public Schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.