Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 810 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
29%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mountain Elementary School?
438 students attend Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mountain Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Elementary School?
Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Elementary School part of?
Mountain Elementary School is part of Los Alamos Public Schools School District.
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