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Melrose High

Summary:

Melrose High is a public high school located in Melrose, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 89 students. The school is part of the Melrose District, which is ranked 21 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melrose High has consistently performed well in the state rankings, ranking in the top 50 high schools in New Mexico for the past several years. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance and student outcomes. Melrose High consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for standardized tests, including NM-ASR/Science, SAT School Day/English Language Arts, and NM Combined/Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.0% to 92.0% over the past five school years, which is consistently higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Floyd High School, located approximately 15 miles from Melrose High, has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (91.84%) and lower academic performance in science proficiency (20% compared to Melrose High's 45%). This comparison highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes and the importance of equitable resource allocation and support for schools serving diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Missouri Ave
       Melrose, NM  88124

(575) 253-4267

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,843 Help


Feeder schools for Melrose High:

Elementary:    Melrose Elementary
Middle:    Melrose Junior

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  86

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melrose High ranks better than 73.7% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Melrose High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose High is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Melrose High employs 5.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose High is $22,843.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose High:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose High 50th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Melrose High in the ranking list.)

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Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 21st of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melrose High

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Rank History for all students at Melrose High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.50 11th 129 91.5%
2006 70.83 37th 134 72.4%
2007 76.61 27th 150 82.0%
2008 72.50 35th 146 76.0%
2009 36.38 93rd 151 38.4%
2010 91.44 11th 154 92.9%
2011 80.41 25th 157 84.1%
2012 66.66 42nd 163 74.2%
2013 65.26 50th 177 71.8%
2014 80.43 26th 198 86.9%
2015 67.17 38th 193 80.3%
2016 84.25 17th 185 90.8%
2017 89.23 15th 158 90.5%
2018 81.20 26th 182 85.7%
2019 77.01 27th 181 85.1%
2022 60.90 51st 177 71.2%
2023 77.57 37th 170 78.2%
2024 66.58 50th 190 73.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Melrose High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.33 95th 157 39.5%
2023 75.09 30th 143 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Melrose High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.52 44th 151 70.9%
2022 77.20 30th 159 81.1%
2024 82.63 17th 159 89.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melrose High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.36 16th 150 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Melrose High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.11 41st 115 64.3%
2019 53.71 46th 109 57.8%
2022 39.25 81st 133 39.1%
2023 63.67 46th 157 70.7%
2024 65.03 43rd 155 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Melrose High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 104 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1991 110 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1992 117 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 126
1993 113 0 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 128
1994 113 0 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 124 0 0 20 4 n/a n/a 0 148
1996 124 0 0 20 4 n/a n/a 0 148
1997 128 0 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 149
1998 131 0 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1999 143 0 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2000 132 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2001 126 0 0 20 4 n/a n/a 0 150
2002 102 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2003 102 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2004 109 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2005 68 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2006 67 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 65 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2008 53 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 62
2009 60 1 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 72
2010 57 0 0 11 1 0 2 0 71
2011 46 0 0 16 0 0 2 0 64
2012 43 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 55
2013 38 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 49
2014 39 0 0 9 2 0 2 0 52
2015 40 0 0 10 2 0 3 0 55
2016 33 0 0 16 3 0 2 0 54
2017 31 0 0 15 2 0 1 0 49
2018 38 0 0 17 1 0 2 0 58
2019 43 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 64
2020 46 0 0 20 0 0 1 0 67
2021 50 1 0 19 0 0 1 0 71
2022 53 1 0 16 0 0 4 0 74
2023 70 1 0 16 0 0 2 0 89
2024 63 3 0 16 0 0 4 0 86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melrose High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 116 10.3 11.2 n/a
1991 126 11.1 11.3 n/a
1992 126 11.1 11.3 n/a
1993 128 7.7 16.6 n/a
1994 129 11.6 11.1 n/a
1995 148 11.1 13.3 n/a
1996 148 11.1 13.3 n/a
1997 149 11.7 12.7 n/a
1998 153 11.7 13.1 n/a
1999 163 12.2 13.4 54.6
2000 150 12.5 12.0 52
2001 150 12.1 12.4 39.3
2002 115 10.0 11.5 38.3
2003 115 10.0 11.5 38.3
2004 121 9.8 12.3 43.8
2005 77 8.6 9.0 39
2006 76 8.4 9.0 38.2
2007 76 10.8 7.0 42.1
2008 62 8.1 7.7 43.5
2009 72 8.7 8.3 34.7
2010 71 7.7 9.1 38
2011 64 7.5 8.4 37.5
2012 55 6.6 8.3 40
2013 49 6.0 8.0 42.9
2014 52 6.1 8.5 28.8
2015 55 6.0 9.1 29.1
2016 54 6.0 9.0 31.5
2017 49 6.1 8.0 34.7
2018 58 5.4 10.6 36.2
2019 64 5.4 11.8 37.5
2020 67 5.2 12.7 34.3
2021 71 4.5 15.5 38
2022 74 5.9 12.4 36.5
2023 89 5.6 15.7 23.6
2024 86 5.7 14.9 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melrose High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 116 10.3 11.2 n/a
1991 126 11.1 11.3 n/a
1992 126 11.1 11.3 n/a
1993 128 7.7 16.6 n/a
1994 129 11.6 11.1 n/a
1995 148 11.1 13.3 n/a
1996 148 11.1 13.3 n/a
1997 149 11.7 12.7 n/a
1998 153 11.7 13.1 n/a
1999 163 12.2 13.4 54.6
2000 150 12.5 12.0 52
2001 150 12.1 12.4 39.3
2002 115 10.0 11.5 38.3
2003 115 10.0 11.5 38.3
2004 121 9.8 12.3 43.8
2005 77 8.6 9.0 39
2006 76 8.4 9.0 38.2
2007 76 10.8 7.0 42.1
2008 62 8.1 7.7 43.5
2009 72 8.7 8.3 34.7
2010 71 7.7 9.1 38
2011 64 7.5 8.4 37.5
2012 55 6.6 8.3 40
2013 49 6.0 8.0 42.9
2014 52 6.1 8.5 28.8
2015 55 6.0 9.1 29.1
2016 54 6.0 9.0 31.5
2017 49 6.1 8.0 34.7
2018 58 5.4 10.6 36.2
2019 64 5.4 11.8 37.5
2020 67 5.2 12.7 34.3
2021 71 4.5 15.5 38
2022 74 5.9 12.4 36.5
2023 89 5.6 15.7 23.6
2024 86 5.7 14.9 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melrose High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $22,843

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 181 High schoolsRanks 37th of 170 High schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Melrose High)6346.7
 16.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Melrose)6346.7
 16.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Melrose High)3640
 4%
   11th Grade Science (Melrose)3640
 4%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6489
 39.1%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2116
 23.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4370
 62.8%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%23.6%
 13.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose High

Students at Melrose High are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Melrose High ranks 50th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 86 students attended Melrose High.

Melrose High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Melrose Elementary
Middle : Melrose Junior


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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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