Mariano Lake Community School serves 68 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mariano Lake Community School's student population of 68 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mariano Lake Community 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mariano Lake Community School often compared to?
Mariano Lake Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Valley Navajo School, T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'olta' Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mariano Lake Community School?
68 students attend Mariano Lake Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mariano Lake Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mariano Lake Community School?
Mariano Lake Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mariano Lake Community School offer ?
Mariano Lake Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mariano Lake Community School part of?
Mariano Lake Community School is part of Mariano Lake Community School District.
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