Dora School District
School District · Dora, New Mexico
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Dora?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dora as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Dora High
Dora · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dora Elementary
Dora · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#2 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,954
$17 vs New Mexico median
District size
211 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
Top-Rated Schools in Dora
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dora High | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Dora Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dora
Dora is a Dora, New Mexico school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 211 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $18,954 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Dora is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dora High, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dora students show an average math proficiency of 43.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dora, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dora with test data.
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Dora
- Total Enrollment
- 211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dora?
Dora has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dora?
The average composite rating for Dora is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dora?
Dora spends $18,954 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dora?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dora is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dora?
Dora High is the highest-rated school in Dora with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dora?
Across schools in Dora with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
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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.
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