Reserve School District

24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Reserve 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 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 97 students in Reserve 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 Reserve School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
2 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
97 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Reserve 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#27 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
24%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
34%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
33%
(19-20)
≥50%
77%
(2022-23)
41.9%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
11%

Showing 2007–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
51%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
2%
% White
45%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $42,371 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,701 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$6,038 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$5,713 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$42,371
$19,444

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$40,701
$18,398

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Reserve School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reserve High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Reserve School District?
Reserve School District manages 2 public schools serving 97 students.
What is the rank of Reserve School District?
Reserve School District is ranked #33 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 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reserve School District?
51% of Reserve School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reserve School District?
Reserve School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Reserve School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,701 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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