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Mountainair Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 222 students in Mountainair Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mountainair Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
222 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Mountainair Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 85 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
62%
# Black Students
10 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
74 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
33%
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:
11
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
19
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,829 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,923 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,829
$14,520
Spending / Student
$19,923
$13,895
Best Mountainair Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountainair Public Schools School District?
Mountainair Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 222 students.
What is the rank of Mountainair Public Schools School District?
Mountainair Public Schools School District is ranked #18 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainair Public Schools School District?
59% of Mountainair Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountainair Public Schools School District?
Mountainair Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Mountainair Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,923 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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