Best Schools in Mescalero, New Mexico
1 schools · 1 Other
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$53,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$53,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $39,185
- Median home value
- $53,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Mescalero compares
Median household income
$39k
68% of New Mexico median
Mescalero Apache School runs Mescalero's public schools
1 public school. Mescalero Apache School is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Mescalero is a Mescalero Apache School school (1 of 1).
About Schools in Mescalero, New Mexico
Mescalero, New Mexico is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Mescalero show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Mescalero is Mescalero Apache School with a composite score of 6.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mescalero is served by 1 school district: Mescalero Apache School. These districts collectively serve 628 students.
Mescalero's community shows 15% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $39,185. The poverty rate in the area is 30.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 628 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 |
Schools in Mescalero
Mescalero, New Mexico · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$39,185
Median Home Value
$53,500
Median Rent
$365/mo
Population
3,577
College Educated
15%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty Rate
30.1%
Community Profile
Mescalero has a median household income of $39,185. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $53,500, with a median rent of $365/month. The area has a poverty rate of 30.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- New Mexico
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Mescalero, New Mexico
How many schools are in Mescalero, New Mexico?
Mescalero has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mescalero, New Mexico?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mescalero is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
How many school districts serve Mescalero, New Mexico?
Mescalero is served by 1 school district: Mescalero Apache School.
What is the education level in Mescalero, New Mexico?
According to Census data, 15% of adults in Mescalero have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mescalero, New Mexico?
The median household income in Mescalero is approximately $39,185 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mescalero, New Mexico?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mescalero is 12.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mescalero, New Mexico?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.