Top Rankings
Moriarty-Edgewood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,341 students in Moriarty-Edgewood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Moriarty-Edgewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
7 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
2,341 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Moriarty-Edgewood School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
14 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,277 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
62%
# Black Students
14 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
967 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
41%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
167
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
168
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,676 is less than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,080
$14,757
Spending / Student
$12,676
$14,122
Best Moriarty-Edgewood School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
577 State Rd 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Moriarty Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Route 66 Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Barton Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Moriarty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #66.
Moriarty Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 School Loop
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
2422 E. Highway 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Moriarty-Edgewood School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,341 students.
What is the rank of Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Moriarty-Edgewood School District is ranked #55 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
54% of Moriarty-Edgewood School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Moriarty-Edgewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Moriarty-Edgewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,676 is less than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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