Mescalero Apache School

Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : 80-89%
  • : ≤1%
  • : ≤1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mescalero Apache School's student population of 565 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
565 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mescalero Apache School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
≤1%
25%
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≤1%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mescalero Apache School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
100%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
(19-20)
80-89%
77%
This chart display graduation rate of Mescalero Apache School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mescalero Apache School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mescalero Apache School often compared to?
Mescalero Apache Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tularosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mescalero Apache School?
The graduation rate of Mescalero Apache School is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mescalero Apache School?
565 students attend Mescalero Apache School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mescalero Apache School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mescalero Apache School?
Mescalero Apache School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mescalero Apache School offer ?
Mescalero Apache School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mescalero Apache School part of?
Mescalero Apache School is part of Mescalero Apache School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : 80-89%
  • : ≤1%
  • : ≤1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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