Jemez Mtn School District

9935 Us Highway 550
Cuba, NM 87013
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 171 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 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
934 Schools
# Students
171 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Jemez Mtn 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#140 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jemez Mtn  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jemez Mtn  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jemez Mtn  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
33%
(20-21)
≥50%
66%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jemez Mtn  School District and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
66 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
38%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
63%
# Black Students
n/a
5,580 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
15 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
9%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
17
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,749 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,591 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jemez Mtn  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jemez Mtn  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$30,749
$14,547
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jemez Mtn  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,591
$13,920
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jemez Mtn  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jemez Mtn School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coronado High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: 6-8
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Gallina Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: K-5
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Lybrook Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
State Rd 550 Hcr 17
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 171 students.
What is the rank of Jemez Mtn School District?
Jemez Mtn 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 Mtn School District?
53% of Jemez Mtn 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 Mtn School District?
Jemez Mtn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, 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 $27,591 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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