Mescalero Apache School serves 621 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1%
- Reading Proficiency: 5%
- Science Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mescalero Apache School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mescalero Apache School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mescalero Apache School often compared to?
Mescalero Apache Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tularosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mescalero Apache School?
The graduation rate of Mescalero Apache School is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mescalero Apache School?
621 students attend Mescalero Apache School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mescalero Apache School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mescalero Apache School?
Mescalero Apache School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mescalero Apache School offer ?
Mescalero Apache School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mescalero Apache School part of?
Mescalero Apache School is part of Mescalero Apache School District.
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