Very Good
#173 of 864 schools in NM
Top 20% in state
Mountainair JR High
Middle School · Mountainair · Mountainair, NM
A middle school in Mountainair, NM serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO BOX 456, Mountainair, NM 87036
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountainair JR High score 20% proficient, which is below 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 15 points since 2017, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 Mountainair JR 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$49,338
Median home value
$147,700
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Mountainair
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $31,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountainair JR High is listed in MOUNTAINAIR; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountainair JR High
Mountainair JR High is a public middle school in Mountainair, NM, part of Mountainair, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountainair JR High
What grades does Mountainair JR High serve?
Mountainair JR High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountainair JR High?
Mountainair JR High has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainair JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainair JR High is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountainair JR High rank in NM?
Mountainair JR High ranks #173 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mountainair JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountainair JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mountainair JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountainair JR High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountainair JR High a charter school?
No, Mountainair JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountainair JR High a Title I school?
No, Mountainair JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountainair JR High?
100.0% of students at Mountainair JR 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Torrance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (505) 847-2333
- Area population (ZIP 87036)
- 2,052
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 87036; 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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