Mora

The Mora school district in New Mexico consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Mora Elementary and Holman Elementary), 1 middle school (Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle), and 1 high school (Mora High). The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Mora High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 33 out of 190 New Mexico high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in SAT English Language Arts proficiency and has a higher four-year graduation rate than the district and state averages. In contrast, Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School has a lower proficiency rate in Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.

While Mora Elementary has a lower ranking than Mora High, it has shown improvement in its statewide ranking and outperforms the district and state in science proficiency. The data reveals disparities in academic performance across the schools, suggesting the district may need to focus on improving instruction and support, particularly in Mathematics.