Top Rankings
Mosquero 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 96 students in Mosquero 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 Mosquero School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
96 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mosquero School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#22 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
37%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
59%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,344 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,750 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,344
$14,756
Spending / Student
$27,750
$14,121
Best Mosquero School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mosquero Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Mosquero High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mosquero School District?
Mosquero School District manages 2 public schools serving 96 students.
What is the rank of Mosquero School District?
Mosquero School District is ranked #37 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mosquero School District?
59% of Mosquero School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mosquero School District?
Mosquero School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Mosquero School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,750 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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