Mountainair

The Mountainair school district in New Mexico consists of three schools: Mountainair Elementary, Mountainair High, and Mountainair Junior High. The district faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of economic disadvantage, with all three schools having 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Mountainair Elementary stands out as a potential bright spot, with relatively high proficiency rates in Science and a consistently strong ranking among New Mexico elementary schools. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 may contribute to its academic performance. In contrast, Mountainair High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 40th out of 181 high schools in 2018-2019 to 91st out of 177 in 2021-2022, despite maintaining an impressive student-teacher ratio of 6.8.

Across the district, test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency lag behind state averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address these academic gaps. However, the low student-teacher ratios observed in all three Mountainair schools may be a strength that could be leveraged to support student learning. Overall, the Mountainair school district faces significant challenges, but also has the potential to build on its strengths and improve outcomes for its students.