Top Rankings
Dora School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 94 students in Dora School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public middle schools in New Mexico.
Public Middle School in Dora School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
302 Schools
# Students
220 Students
95,081 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,627 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dora School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.6%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
% American Indian
1%
13%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
59%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
66%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,773 is higher than the state median of $15,117. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,895 is higher than the state median of $14,466. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,773
$15,117
Spending / Student
$17,895
$14,466
Best Dora School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Recent Articles
How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.
