Alamogordo Public Schools School District

1211 Hawaii Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Alamogordo Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,571 students in Alamogordo Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Alamogordo Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
15 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
5,571 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Alamogordo Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#42 out of 85 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Alamogordo Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alamogordo Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alamogordo Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Alamogordo Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
78 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
89 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,372 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
62%
# Black Students
319 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%
# White Students
2,328 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
365 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
174
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
393
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
404
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
423
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
437
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
415
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
431
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
426
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
448
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
428
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
425
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
410
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
378
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,060 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Alamogordo Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$73 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Alamogordo Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,691
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Alamogordo Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,060
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Alamogordo Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alamogordo Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holloman Middle School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Holloman Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 Arnold
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23 Karr Canyon
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2211 Puerto Rico Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Yucca Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Star Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #99.
Chaparral Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2410 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
La Luz Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Alamo
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #1212.
Alamogordo High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #1313.
North Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #1414.
Academy Del Sol Alt.
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 E 12th St Bldg F
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK
| 114 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
Alamogordo Public Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,571 students.
What is the rank of Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
Alamogordo Public Schools School District is ranked #46 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
43% of Alamogordo Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alamogordo Public Schools School District?
Alamogordo Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Alamogordo Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,060 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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