Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mosquero Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mosquero Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mosquero Elementary School's student population of 40 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mosquero Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mosquero Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mosquero Elementary School's ranking?
Mosquero Elementary School is ranked #183 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mosquero Elementary School?
40 students attend Mosquero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mosquero Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mosquero Elementary School?
Mosquero Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mosquero Elementary School offer ?
Mosquero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mosquero Elementary School part of?
Mosquero Elementary School is part of Mosquero Municipal Schools School District.
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