Mosquero School District

43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mosquero School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (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 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#33 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
30-39%
24%
40-49%
34%
60-79%
33%
(20-21)
≥50%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NM)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mosquero Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Mosquero High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43 Mcneil Ave
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 #48 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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