Alamogordo School District
School District · Alamogordo, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Alamogordo?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alamogordo as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Holloman Elementary
Holloman Afb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holloman Middle
Holloman Afb · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunset Hills Elementary
Alamogordo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#80 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,655
$5,316 vs New Mexico median
District size
5,480 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Alamogordo ranks #80 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Alamogordo's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Holloman Elementary (8.3/10), Holloman Middle (7.8/10), and Sunset Hills Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Alamogordo schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Alamogordo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holloman Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Holloman Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Sunset Hills Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Desert Star Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Alamogordo High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sierra Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Mountain View Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Buena Vista Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Chaparral Middle | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | La Luz Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alamogordo
Alamogordo is a Alamogordo, New Mexico school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 5,480 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $13,655 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Alamogordo demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Holloman Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Alamogordo students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Alamogordo, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alamogordo with test data.
Schools in Alamogordo
14 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Alamogordo
- Total Enrollment
- 5,480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 346
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alamogordo?
The average composite rating for Alamogordo is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo spends $13,655 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alamogordo?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alamogordo is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alamogordo?
Holloman Elementary is the highest-rated school in Alamogordo with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Alamogordo?
Across schools in Alamogordo with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alamogordo compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Alamogordo has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.6%
Resources
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in NM
Compare Alamogordo with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
- Taos (9)
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.
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.