Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Route 66 Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Route 66 Elementary serves the west part of Moriarty, NM, encompassing an area of approximately 90.6 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 10.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Route 66 Elementary School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Route 66 Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Route 66 Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
48%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
46%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Route 66 Elementary School's ranking?
Route 66 Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Route 66 Elementary School often compared to?
Route 66 Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain Elementary School, A. Montoya Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Route 66 Elementary School?
278 students attend Route 66 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Route 66 Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Route 66 Elementary School?
Route 66 Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Route 66 Elementary School offer ?
Route 66 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Route 66 Elementary School part of?
Route 66 Elementary School is part of Moriarty-Edgewood School District.
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