Estancia Municipal Schools Explained

Estancia Municipal School District, or Estancia Municipal Schools, is a school district headquartered in Estancia, New Mexico.

The district includes Estancia, Tajique, Torreon, Willard, and a portion of McIntosh.^[1] It also includes the unincorporated areas of Chilili and Lucy.^[2]

History

In 2000 Estancia High was placed on the New Mexico list of strongly improving schools.^[3]

Joel Shirley served as superintendent until July 2019, when Cindy Sims took his position.^[2]

Schools

• Estancia High School (grades 9-12)
• Estancia Middle School (7-8)
• Upper Elementary School (4-6)
• Lower Elementary School (1-3)
• Van Stone Elementary School (preschool and kindergarten)
• Estancia Valley Learning Center (what the district refers to as "life skills" students)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Torrance County, NM. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-09-03.
2. Web site: New school superintendent for Estancia. The Independent. Gallup, New Mexico. 2019-04-19. 2022-09-03.
3. News: Archibeque. Jennifer. 3 Valley Schools Rewarded. Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2000-11-02. A6. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.