Serving 397 students in grades 3-5, White Mountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
White Mountain Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Mountain Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
13%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
56%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
White Mountain Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend White Mountain Elementary School?
397 students attend White Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of White Mountain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Mountain Elementary School?
White Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Mountain Elementary School offer ?
White Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is White Mountain Elementary School part of?
White Mountain Elementary School is part of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District.
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