South Mountain Elementary School

577 State Rd 344
Edgewood, NM 87015

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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South Mountain Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 293 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Mountain Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

293 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Mountain Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

30-34%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

55-59%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Mountain Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in South Mountain Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

37%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

60%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in South Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of South Mountain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Moriarty-Edgewood School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South Mountain Elementary School often compared to?

South Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. Montoya Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend South Mountain Elementary School?

293 students attend South Mountain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of South Mountain Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain Elementary School?

South Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does South Mountain Elementary School offer ?

South Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is South Mountain Elementary School part of?

South Mountain Elementary School is part of Moriarty-Edgewood School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 293 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education