For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 433 students in Mora Independent Schools 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 Independent Schools 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
4 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
433 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mora Independent Schools 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 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
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
417 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
14 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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:
18
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
29
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,873 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,079 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,873
$14,560
Spending / Student
$21,079
$13,933
Best Mora Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mora High School
Magnet 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
| 125 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
Magnet 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
| 93 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mora Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holman Elementary School
Magnet School
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mora Independent Schools School District?
Mora Independent Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of Mora Independent Schools School District?
Mora Independent Schools School District is ranked #142 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora Independent Schools School District?
97% of Mora Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mora Independent Schools School District?
Mora Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Mora Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,079 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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