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Mountainair School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 184 students in Mountainair School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mountainair School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
3 Schools
918 Schools
# Students
184 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountainair School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.3%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
64%
63%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
24%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,130 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,038 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,130
$15,107
Spending / Student
$24,038
$14,456
Best Mountainair School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountainair School District?
Mountainair School District manages 3 public schools serving 184 students.
What is the rank of Mountainair School District?
Mountainair School District is ranked #95 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainair School District?
64% of Mountainair School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountainair School District?
Mountainair School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Mountainair School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,038 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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