Top Rankings
Jemez Mtn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 182 students in Jemez Mtn 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 Mtn 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 92% 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
926 Schools
# Students
182 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Jemez Mtn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 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
0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
79 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
44%
12%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
15 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
8%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
15
20,362
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
22,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
22,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
22,664
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
23,143
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,890 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,923 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,890
$14,756
Spending / Student
$25,923
$14,121
Best Jemez Mtn School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coronado High 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
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Coronado Middle 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
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Gallina Elementary 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
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Lybrook Elementary 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
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jemez Mtn School District?
Jemez Mtn School District manages 4 public schools serving 182 students.
What is the rank of Jemez Mtn School District?
Jemez Mtn School District is ranked #107 out of 143 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jemez Mtn School District?
47% of Jemez Mtn School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jemez Mtn School District?
Jemez Mtn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Jemez Mtn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,923 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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