Mescalero Apache School serves 614 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
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 5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89%
- Math Proficiency: 10%
- Reading Proficiency: 5%
- Science Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mescalero Apache School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Motto
The mission of the Mescalero Apache School is to execute a comprehensive educational program by placing strong emphasis on academic curriculum as measured by state, national, and Bureau of Indian Education standards, and to infuse the Apache language, cul
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
614 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 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mescalero Apache School offer ?
Mescalero Apache School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mescalero Apache School part of?
Mescalero Apache School is part of Mescalero Apache School District.
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