Mountainair School District
School District · Mountainair, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Evaluating Mountainair?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mountainair 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.
Mountainair High
Mountainair · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mountainair JR High
Mountainair · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mountainair Elementary
Mountainair · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#17 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,371
+$12,400 vs New Mexico median
District size
191 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Mountainair ranks #17 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Mountainair's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mountainair High (7.8/10), Mountainair JR High (7.6/10), and Mountainair Elementary (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mountainair
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountainair High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Mountainair JR High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Mountainair Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mountainair
Mountainair is a Mountainair, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 191 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. The district invests $31,371 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Mountainair is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountainair High, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Mountainair students show an average math proficiency of 19.8% and ELA proficiency of 34.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mountainair, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountainair with test data.
Schools in Mountainair
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Mountainair
- Total Enrollment
- 191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountainair?
Mountainair 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 Mountainair?
The average composite rating for Mountainair is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mountainair?
Mountainair spends $31,371 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountainair?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountainair is 8.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountainair?
Mountainair High is the highest-rated school in Mountainair with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Mountainair?
Across schools in Mountainair with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mountainair compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Mountainair has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.6%
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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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