Moriarty-Edgewood School District

2422 E. Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Moriarty-Edgewood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,361 students in Moriarty-Edgewood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Moriarty-Edgewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
7 Schools
918 Schools
# Students
2,361 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Moriarty-Edgewood School District, which is ranked within the top 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 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#37 out of 141 school districts
(Top 30%)
27%
24%
42%
34%
39%
33%
(20-21)
80-84%
66%
(2022-23)
49.1%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
56%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
39%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,961 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,569 is less than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,961
$15,107
Spending / Student
$12,569
$14,456

Best Moriarty-Edgewood School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
577 State Rd 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Route 66 Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 Barton Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Moriarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Moriarty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2015 School Loop
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Moriarty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
2422 E. Highway 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Moriarty-Edgewood School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,361 students.
What is the rank of Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Moriarty-Edgewood School District is ranked #43 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
56% of Moriarty-Edgewood School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Moriarty-Edgewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Moriarty-Edgewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,569 is less than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 27% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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