Wagon Mound School District

300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wagon Mound School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 83 students in Wagon Mound School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Wagon Mound School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
2 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
83 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

District Rank

Wagon Mound School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#95 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wagon Mound   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wagon Mound   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.
20-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wagon Mound   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.
21-39%
33%
(14-15)
≥50%
69%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wagon Mound   School District and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
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
66 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
16 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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:
4
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
5
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
4
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
3
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,952 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,048 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wagon Mound   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
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wagon Mound   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
$30,952
$14,560
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wagon Mound   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
$33,048
$13,933
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wagon Mound   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 Wagon Mound School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Grades: PK-6
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Wagon Mound High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District manages 2 public schools serving 83 students.
What is the rank of Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District is ranked #71 out of 144 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wagon Mound School District?
80% of Wagon Mound School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Wagon Mound School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,048 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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