Best Public Schools in Mora, NM


Summary:

The city of Mora, New Mexico is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall Mora school district is ranked 79 out of 119 in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5, there are some standout schools that are worth highlighting.

Mora High School is the clear standout, ranked 33 out of 190 high schools in New Mexico and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperformed the state average in 11th grade SAT English Language Arts, with 50% proficiency compared to the state's 34%. Additionally, Mora High School achieved a respectable 76.7% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Mora Elementary and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle both underperformed the state average in key subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Another notable school is Holman Elementary, which has an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.2, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, 100% of Holman's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. Overall, the Mora school district faces challenges in academic performance, with all schools serving a predominantly low-income student body. Leveraging the success of Mora High School could provide opportunities to improve outcomes across the district.








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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.





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