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#328 of 864 schools in NM

Top 38% in state

Melrose High

High School · Melrose · Melrose, NM

A high school in Melrose, NM where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 MISSOURI AVE, Melrose, NM 88124

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$16,166
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at Melrose High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Melrose High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low238/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,696

Median home value

$123,800

Median rent

$716/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Melrose

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,166NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Melrose High is listed in MELROSE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Melrose High

Melrose High is a public high school in Melrose, NM, part of Melrose, serving approximately 86 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Melrose High

What grades does Melrose High serve?

Melrose High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Melrose High?

Melrose High has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose High?

The student-teacher ratio at Melrose High is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Melrose High rank in NM?

Melrose High ranks #328 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Melrose High's MySchoolScout rating?

Melrose High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Melrose High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Melrose High a charter school?

No, Melrose High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Melrose High a Title I school?

No, Melrose High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melrose High?

24.4% of students at Melrose High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
86
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Curry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 88124)
907
Area median age
50.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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