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Jemez Mountain School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 171 students in Jemez Mountain School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Jemez Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
171 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Jemez Mountain School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
66 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
38%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
15 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
17
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,749 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,591 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,749
$14,560
Spending / Student
$27,591
$13,933
Best Jemez Mountain School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coronado High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Coronado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Gallina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: K-5
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Lybrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 550 Hcr 17
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Grades: PK-8
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jemez Mountain School District?
Jemez Mountain School District manages 4 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Jemez Mountain School District?
Jemez Mountain School District is ranked #108 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jemez Mountain School District?
53% of Jemez Mountain School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jemez Mountain School District?
Jemez Mountain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Jemez Mountain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,591 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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