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Jemez Mtn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 116 students in Jemez Mtn School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in New Mexico.
Public Preschools in Jemez Mtn School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
339 Schools
# Students
178 Students
102,415 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
8,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jemez Mtn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.1%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
39%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
50%
68%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
7%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,410 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,180 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,410
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$35,180
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jemez Mtn School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallina Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Lybrook Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 550 Hcr 17
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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