For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 358 students in Mora School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mora School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
358 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mora 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
345 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
12 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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:
-
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,246 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,494 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,246
$14,757
Spending / Student
$25,494
$14,122
Best Mora School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: 1-5
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mora School District?
Mora School District manages 3 public schools serving 358 students.
What is the rank of Mora School District?
Mora School District is ranked #141 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora School District?
97% of Mora School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mora School District?
Mora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Mora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,494 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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