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6.2 avg / 10

Mountainair School District

School District · Mountainair, New Mexico

Students: 191
Teachers (FTE): 23

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

Math Proficiency 15.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Mountainair with test data.

Schools in Mountainair

3 schools

District Details

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%

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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