Best Public Schools in Mora, NM

Summary:

The city of Mora, New Mexico is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Mora Independent Schools district. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population facing significant economic challenges, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Holman Elementary stands out with the smallest student population of just 47 and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 7.2, while Mora High is the highest-performing, ranking 91 out of 170 New Mexico high schools. The other schools, Mora Elementary and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle, have lower statewide rankings, indicating opportunities for improvement.

Overall, the schools in Mora, New Mexico face unique challenges due to the high rates of economic disadvantage in the community, as well as a lack of racial diversity. However, the small school sizes and low student-teacher ratios suggest the potential for more personalized attention and support for students. Targeted interventions and continued analysis may be necessary to address these schools' needs and help students succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Holman Elementary	Public	PK-K	#10 Ranger Drive	Mora	87732	Mora County	Mora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 387-3132	47	6	7.2	100.0%	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$9,904
Mora Elementary	Public	1-5	Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr	Mora	87732	Mora County	Mora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 387-3132	168	14	12.3	100.0%	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	162 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41.8	244^th of 435 public elementary schools	43.9%					(n/a)	35.0	22.0	24.0	$11,879
Mora High	Public	9-12	#10 Ranger Drive	Mora	87732	Mora County	Mora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 387-3100	125	9	14.1	100.0%	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.9	91^st of 170 public high schools	46.5%		11.1	151^st of 177 public high schools	14.7%	60	29.0		31.0	$14,047
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle	Public	6-8	Hwy 518	Mora	87732	Mora County	Mora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 387-3127	93	7	13.0	100.0%	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (95.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	20.0			$14,344

Cities Near Mora

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Las Vegas	19.54 mi	14	100^th
Penasco	23.52 mi	3	60^th
Angel Fire	24.16 mi	1	20^th
Ranchos De Taos	26.87 mi	1	101^st
Taos	26.88 mi	12	48^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.