Moriarty-edgewood School District
School District · Moriarty, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Moriarty-edgewood?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Moriarty-edgewood 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.
South Mountain Elementary
Moriarty · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moriarty Middle
Moriarty · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Edgewood Middle
Moriarty · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#72 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,977
$3,994 vs New Mexico median
District size
2,346 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Moriarty-edgewood ranks #72 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Moriarty-edgewood's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Mountain Elementary (6.6/10), Moriarty Middle (6.1/10), and Edgewood Middle (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Moriarty-edgewood
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Mountain Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Moriarty Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Edgewood Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Moriarty Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Moriarty High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Route 66 Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Moriarty-edgewood
Moriarty-edgewood is a Moriarty, New Mexico school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,346 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $14,977 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Moriarty-edgewood demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Moriarty-edgewood students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 45.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Moriarty-edgewood, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Moriarty-edgewood with test data.
Schools in Moriarty-edgewood
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Moriarty
- Total Enrollment
- 2,346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moriarty-edgewood?
Moriarty-edgewood has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Moriarty-edgewood?
The average composite rating for Moriarty-edgewood 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 Moriarty-edgewood?
Moriarty-edgewood spends $14,977 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moriarty-edgewood?
The average student-teacher ratio in Moriarty-edgewood is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Moriarty-edgewood?
South Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Moriarty-edgewood with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Moriarty-edgewood?
Across schools in Moriarty-edgewood with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Moriarty-edgewood compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Moriarty-edgewood has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 7 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.9%
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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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