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Mescalero Apache School
School · Mescalero Apache School
249 White Mountain Drive, Mescalero, NM 88340
Enrollment
628
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
628
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Mescalero Apache School
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About Mescalero Apache School
Mescalero Apache School is a public school in Mescalero, NM, part of Mescalero Apache School. Mescalero Apache School serves approximately 628 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
Mescalero Apache School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
66% of students at Mescalero Apache School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 628 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Address
- 249 White Mountain Drive, Mescalero, NM 88340
- Website
- maschiefs.org
- Phone
- (575) 464-4431
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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How Mescalero Apache School Compares
See how Mescalero Apache School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
249 White Mountain Drive, Mescalero, NM 88340
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mescalero Apache School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 24.6 miles away, in nearby Alamogordo). Another option is LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 24.6 miles away, in nearby Alamogordo). Additionally, IMAGO DEI ACADEMY (rated 7.0/10, 23.3 miles away, in nearby Alamogordo). For more schools in Mescalero, see our Mescalero schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RUIDOSO HIGH Ruidoso | 10.1 mi | 6.6 |
| SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY Ruidoso | 10.3 mi | 6.7 |
| WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY Ruidoso | 10.4 mi | 6.7 |
| RUIDOSO MIDDLE Ruidoso | 10.5 mi | 7.2 |
| CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARY Cloudcroft | 18.5 mi | 8.8 |
| CLOUDCROFT MIDDLE Cloudcroft | 18.5 mi | 7.5 |
| CLOUDCROFT HIGH Cloudcroft | 18.5 mi | 7.6 |
| HIGH ROLLS MOUNTAIN PARK ELEMENTARY High Rolls | 20.1 mi | — |
| TULAROSA MIDDLE Tularosa | 18.8 mi | 7.0 |
| TULAROSA ELEMENTARY Tularosa | 18.9 mi | 6.5 |
| TULAROSA INTERMEDIATE Tularosa | 18.9 mi | 7.3 |
| TULAROSA HIGH Tularosa | 19.3 mi | 6.2 |
| LA LUZ ELEMENTARY La Luz | 21.3 mi | 4.0 |
| IMAGO DEI ACADEMY Alamogordo | 23.3 mi | 7.0 |
| CAPITAN ELEMENTARY Capitan | 23.9 mi | 6.8 |
| CAPITAN HIGH Capitan | 23.9 mi | 6.0 |
| CAPITAN MIDDLE Capitan | 23.9 mi | 7.3 |
| BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY Alamogordo | 24.2 mi | 5.0 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Alamogordo | 24.6 mi | 7.8 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Alamogordo | 24.6 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 88340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,185
Median Home Value
$53,500
Median Rent
$365/mo
Population
3,577
College Educated
14.9%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty Rate
30.1%
Median Age
33.2
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL Espanola, NM | 5.5 |
| MESILLA VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Las Cruces, NM | 5.9 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY Albuquerque, NM | 6.0 |
| HOZHO ACADEMY Gallup, NM | 6.4 |
| REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rehoboth, NM | 6.4 |
| GATEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Roswell, NM | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mescalero Apache School
What grades does Mescalero Apache School serve?
Mescalero Apache School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mescalero Apache School?
Mescalero Apache School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mescalero Apache School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mescalero Apache School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Mescalero Apache School a charter school?
No, Mescalero Apache School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mescalero Apache School a Title I school?
No, Mescalero Apache School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mescalero Apache School?
99.5% of students at Mescalero Apache School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (575) 464-4431
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