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#567 of 864 schools in NM
Moriarty Elementary
Elementary School · Moriarty-edgewood · Moriarty, NM
A Moriarty-edgewood elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2015 SCHOOL LOOP, Moriarty, NM 87035
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moriarty Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Moriarty Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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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
$40,688
Median home value
$147,600
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesd Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK | Not available | 110 | Compare → |
| Route 66 ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
| South Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | Not available | 309 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Moriarty-edgewood
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moriarty Elementary is listed in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moriarty Elementary
Moriarty Elementary is a public elementary school in Moriarty, NM, part of Moriarty-edgewood, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moriarty Elementary
What grades does Moriarty Elementary serve?
Moriarty Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Moriarty Elementary?
Moriarty Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moriarty Elementary rank in NM?
Moriarty Elementary ranks #567 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Moriarty Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Moriarty Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Moriarty Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moriarty Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Moriarty Elementary a charter school?
No, Moriarty Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moriarty Elementary a Title I school?
No, Moriarty Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moriarty Elementary?
100.0% of students at Moriarty Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Torrance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.1%
- Phone
- (505) 835-5835
- Area population (ZIP 87035)
- 6,847
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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 87035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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