For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 295 students in Melrose School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Melrose School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
295 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Melrose School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
238 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
81%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
21
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,424 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,573 is less than the state median of $13,933. 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
$13,424
$14,560
Spending / Student
$13,573
$13,933
Best Melrose School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4267
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose Junior
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melrose School District?
Melrose School District manages 3 public schools serving 295 students.
What is the rank of Melrose School District?
Melrose School District is ranked #37 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose School District?
81% of Melrose School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melrose School District?
Melrose School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Melrose School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,573 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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