Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Mora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 11-19% (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.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mora High's attendance zone covers the entire Mora school district, encompassing an area of approximately 755.1 square miles. Families typically reside within a 20-30 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 15.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mora High School's student population of 86 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Mora High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mora High School is 0.11, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
94%
63%
White
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mora High School's ranking?
Mora High School is ranked #720 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mora High School?
The graduation rate of Mora High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Mora High School?
86 students attend Mora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mora High School students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mora High School?
Mora High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mora High School offer ?
Mora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mora High School part of?
Mora High School is part of Mora School District.
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