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#246 of 864 schools in NM

Top 28% in state

Reserve High

High School · Reserve · Reserve, NM

A high school in Reserve, NM where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 350, Reserve, NM 87830

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
District spending per student$34,857
Chronic Absenteeism41%

Students at Reserve High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 26 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reserve 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$32,917

Median home value

$118,500

Median rent

$729/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·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.

Reserve

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$34,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Reserve High

Reserve High is a public high school in Reserve, NM, part of Reserve, serving approximately 39 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reserve High

What grades does Reserve High serve?

Reserve High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Reserve High?

Reserve High has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reserve High?

The student-teacher ratio at Reserve High is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reserve High rank in NM?

Reserve High ranks #246 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Reserve High's MySchoolScout rating?

Reserve High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Reserve High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reserve High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Reserve High a charter school?

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

Is Reserve High a Title I school?

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

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

66.7% of students at Reserve 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Catron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.0%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 87830)
589
Area median age
53.4
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 87830; 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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