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#635 of 864 schools in NM
Moriarty High
High School · Moriarty-edgewood · Moriarty, NM
A Moriarty-edgewood high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
200 CENTER ST, Moriarty, NM 87035
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Moriarty High 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2017, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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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
$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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Moriarty-edgewood
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 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 High is listed in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moriarty High
Moriarty High is a public high school in Moriarty, NM, part of Moriarty-edgewood, serving approximately 689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moriarty High
What grades does Moriarty High serve?
Moriarty High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Moriarty High?
Moriarty High has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moriarty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Moriarty High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moriarty High rank in NM?
Moriarty High ranks #635 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Moriarty High's MySchoolScout rating?
Moriarty High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moriarty High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Moriarty High a charter school?
No, Moriarty High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moriarty High a Title I school?
No, Moriarty High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moriarty High?
100.0% of students at Moriarty 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
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Torrance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (505) 835-5835
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- 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.
- 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
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