Mountainair


Summary:

The Mountainair Public Schools district in New Mexico serves a small, predominantly Hispanic student population across three schools: Mountainair Elementary, Mountainair High, and Mountainair Junior High. While the district faces challenges, such as high rates of economic disadvantage, it also has some bright spots, including relatively low student-teacher ratios that could foster personalized learning.

Among the standout schools, Mountainair High stands out for its past strong state-wide ranking, though this has declined in recent years, suggesting a need to investigate the factors contributing to this trend. In contrast, Mountainair Elementary and Mountainair Junior High have more middle-of-the-pack state rankings, but all three schools serve a student population that is 100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges.

The racial diversity of the Mountainair Public Schools district, with Hispanic, white, and Native American students making up the majority, is a strength that should be leveraged to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. Additionally, the small school sizes, while potentially limiting course offerings, may also foster more personalized learning environments. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the district, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement to better support the academic and social-emotional needs of its students.

District Detail

 512 N. Ross
Mountainair, NM 87036

 (505) 847-2333

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 119 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 210

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

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