For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 614 students in Mescalero Apache School District.
Public Schools in Mescalero Apache School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
917 Schools
# Students
614 Students
310,735 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 60-69% 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%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)66.7%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.56
% 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
Best Mescalero Apache School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
260 White Mountain Drive
Mescalero, NM 88340
(575) 464-4431
Mescalero, NM 88340
(575) 464-4431
Gr: K-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mescalero Apache School District?
Mescalero Apache School District manages 1 public schools serving 614 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Mescalero Apache School District?
100% of Mescalero Apache School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mescalero Apache School District?
Mescalero Apache School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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