For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 410 students in Mora Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mora Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
410 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mora Independent 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
391 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
18 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
43
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,044 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,261 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,044
$14,520
Spending / Student
$22,261
$13,895
Best Mora Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: 1-5
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mora Independent Schools School District?
Mora Independent Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 410 students.
What is the rank of Mora Independent Schools School District?
Mora Independent Schools School District is ranked #66 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora Independent Schools School District?
95% of Mora Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mora Independent Schools School District?
Mora Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Mora Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,261 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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