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#353 of 864 schools in NM
Top 41% in state
South Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Moriarty-edgewood · Moriarty, NM
A Moriarty-edgewood elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
577 STATE RD 344, Moriarty, NM 87015
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Mountain Elementary score 52% 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 15 points since 2017, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 South Mountain 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average338/100K
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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
$72,681
Median home value
$263,200
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Indian Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 4.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Estancia Valley Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Moriarty ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 411 | Compare → |
| Route 66 ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Moriarty-edgewood
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 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
South Mountain Elementary is listed in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Mountain Elementary
South Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Moriarty, NM, part of Moriarty-edgewood, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Mountain Elementary
What grades does South Mountain Elementary serve?
South Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Mountain Elementary?
South Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Mountain Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Mountain Elementary rank in NM?
South Mountain Elementary ranks #353 of 864 schools in NM.
What is South Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 South Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Mountain Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, South Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Mountain Elementary?
100.0% of students at South Mountain 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (505) 835-5835
- Area population (ZIP 87015)
- 14,476
- Area average commute
- 38.8 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 87015; 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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