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5.7 avg / 10

Melrose School District

School District · Melrose, New Mexico

Students: 294
Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,166

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#70 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,166

$2,805 vs New Mexico median

District size

294 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

About Melrose

Melrose is a Melrose, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 294 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $16,166 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Melrose demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Melrose Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Melrose students show an average math proficiency of 26.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Melrose, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.9%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Melrose with test data.

Schools in Melrose

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Melrose Elementary
7.7
Middle Schools 1
Melrose Junior
4.6
High Schools 1
Melrose High
4.8

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Melrose
Total Enrollment
294
Teachers (FTE)
20
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Melrose?

Melrose has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Melrose?

The average composite rating for Melrose is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Melrose?

Melrose spends $16,166 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Melrose?

The average student-teacher ratio in Melrose is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Melrose?

Melrose Elementary is the highest-rated school in Melrose with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Melrose?

Across schools in Melrose with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Melrose compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Melrose has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
26.8%
ELA Proficiency
43.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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