Mountainair School District
School District · Mountainair, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#52 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,371
+$12,400 vs New Mexico median
District size
191 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
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 6.2/10, Mountainair demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountainair JR High, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Mountainair students show an average math proficiency of 15.6% and ELA proficiency of 29.6%.
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 6.2/10. 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 JR High is the highest-rated school in Mountainair with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Mountainair?
Across schools in Mountainair with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.6%. 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 6.2/10 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.6%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Mountainair 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)
- Alamogordo (15)
- 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)
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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