Top Rankings
Melrose Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 267 students in Melrose Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Melrose Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
267 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Melrose Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 85 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
204 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
76%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
19
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,831 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,831
$14,520
Spending / Student
$14,996
$13,895
Best Melrose Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose Junior
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melrose Public Schools School District?
Melrose Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 267 students.
What is the rank of Melrose Public Schools School District?
Melrose Public Schools School District is ranked #18 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Public Schools School District?
76% of Melrose Public Schools School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melrose Public Schools School District?
Melrose Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Melrose Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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