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Mountainair High School vs. Estancia High School

Should you attend Mountainair High School or Estancia High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mountainair High School
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Estancia High School
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mountainair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Estancia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Mountainair High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Estancia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
59 students
185 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountainair High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Estancia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountainair High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Estancia High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountainair High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Estancia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountainair High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mountainair School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Estancia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Estancia School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#218 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
#509 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountainair High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Estancia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 10% in NM)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountainair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mountainair School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Estancia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Estancia School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountainair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mountainair School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Estancia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Estancia School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 5% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mountainair High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mountainair School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Estancia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Estancia School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountainair High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Estancia High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
18
44
Grade 10 Students
18
56
Grade 11 Students
12
42
Grade 12 Students
11
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountainair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mountainair School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Estancia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Estancia School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountainair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mountainair School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Estancia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Estancia School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountainair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mountainair School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Estancia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Estancia School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountainair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mountainair School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Estancia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Estancia School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountainair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mountainair School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Estancia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Estancia School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Estancia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Estancia School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountainair High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mountainair School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Estancia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Estancia School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountainair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mountainair School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Estancia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Estancia School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
15%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountainair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mountainair School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Estancia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Estancia School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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