Top Rankings
Dora School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 211 students in Dora School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Dora School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
211 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Dora School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 144 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
151 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
72%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
16
20,362
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
22,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
22,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
22,664
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
23,143
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,616 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,659 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,616
$14,756
Spending / Student
$18,659
$14,121
Best Dora School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dora School District?
Dora School District manages 2 public schools serving 211 students.
What is the rank of Dora School District?
Dora School District is ranked #23 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dora School District?
72% of Dora School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dora School District?
Dora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Dora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,659 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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