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Mora High

Summary:

Mora High is a small public high school in Mora, New Mexico, serving 125 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 96% of students identifying as Hispanic. While Mora High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it currently ranks 91st out of 170 New Mexico high schools and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

One of Mora High's key strengths is its relatively high four-year graduation rates, which have ranged from 86.4% to 90.3% over the past five school years, exceeding the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in language arts and science, lags behind the state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, Mora High's proficiency rates were 29% in language arts and 31% in science, compared to the state averages of 38% and 34%, respectively. Additionally, 100% of Mora High's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the challenges faced by Mora High, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking and varying performance across different student subgroups suggest opportunities for improvement. By addressing the specific needs of different student populations and providing targeted support for students from low-income backgrounds, Mora High may be able to enhance its academic outcomes and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 #10 Ranger Drive
       Mora, NM  87732

(575) 387-3100

District: Mora

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,047 Help


Feeder schools for Mora High:

Elementary:    Holman Elementary
    Mora Elementary
Middle:    Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.0%
White:
4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mora High ranks worse than 53.5% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.93. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mora High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mora High is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Mora High employs 8.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mora High is $14,047.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mora High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mora High 91st of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Mora High in the ranking list.)

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Mora:

SchoolDigger ranks Mora 80th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mora High

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Rank History for all students at Mora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.25 105th 129 18.6%
2006 49.60 67th 134 50.0%
2007 32.30 101st 150 32.7%
2008 66.77 47th 146 67.8%
2009 68.65 41st 151 72.8%
2010 81.11 25th 154 83.8%
2011 86.39 21st 157 86.6%
2012 60.05 58th 163 64.4%
2013 67.52 47th 177 73.4%
2014 71.15 42nd 198 78.8%
2015 51.72 63rd 193 67.4%
2016 43.35 78th 185 57.8%
2017 24.51 122nd 158 22.8%
2018 29.74 112th 182 38.5%
2019 38.77 89th 181 50.8%
2022 11.15 151st 177 14.7%
2023 37.93 91st 170 46.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.53 89th 164 45.7%
2019 50.44 64th 161 60.2%
2022 12.18 126th 154 18.2%
2023 45.87 65th 157 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.43 75th 145 48.3%
2019 60.35 52nd 144 63.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 87th 143 39.2%
2019 30.84 98th 151 35.1%
2023 50.09 63rd 146 56.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.74 82nd 133 38.3%
2019 43.37 69th 139 50.4%
2022 7.36 149th 150 0.7%
2023 41.47 59th 132 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.30 101st 157 35.7%
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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 Mora High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 5 0 0 203 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1991 4 0 0 196 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 1 0 0 201 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1993 4 0 0 188 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 3 0 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 7 0 0 225 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1996 7 0 0 225 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1997 14 0 0 247 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 20 0 0 223 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1999 11 0 0 228 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 6 1 0 231 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 2 1 0 198 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 5 0 0 196 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 5 0 0 196 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 0 0 0 205 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 7 0 1 195 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 7 0 1 203 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2007 9 0 1 206 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 10 0 1 187 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 10 0 0 164 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2010 6 0 0 154 0 0 0 0 160
2011 7 0 0 141 0 0 0 0 148
2012 4 0 0 151 0 0 0 0 155
2013 6 0 0 128 1 0 0 0 135
2014 14 0 0 125 0 0 0 0 139
2015 14 0 0 128 1 0 0 0 143
2016 12 0 1 132 1 0 0 0 146
2017 9 0 1 123 1 0 0 0 134
2018 11 1 1 112 1 0 0 0 126
2019 14 0 1 106 0 0 0 0 121
2020 13 0 0 111 0 0 0 0 124
2021 8 0 0 121 0 0 0 0 129
2022 4 0 0 126 0 0 0 0 130
2023 5 0 0 120 0 0 0 0 125

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 Mora High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 208 15.5 13.4 n/a
1991 200 12.6 15.8 n/a
1992 202 14.3 14.1 n/a
1993 192 14.0 13.7 n/a
1994 189 14.0 13.5 n/a
1995 232 14.2 16.3 n/a
1996 232 14.2 16.3 n/a
1997 261 13.8 18.9 n/a
1998 243 14.7 16.5 n/a
1999 240 14.5 16.6 88.8
2000 239 14.8 16.1 89.1
2001 202 15.4 13.1 75.2
2002 201 14.1 14.3 80.1
2003 201 14.1 14.3 80.1
2004 206 13.3 15.5 80.6
2005 203 14.2 14.3 81.8
2006 211 14.4 14.7 82.5
2007 216 14.5 14.9 98.6
2008 199 14.6 13.6 98.5
2009 174 14.0 12.4 98.3
2010 160 12.6 12.6 98.1
2011 148 12.6 11.7 98
2012 155 12.4 12.4 98.1
2013 135 11.1 12.1 97.8
2014 139 11.6 11.9 97.8
2015 143 12.0 11.9 30.1
2016 146 11.0 13.2 100
2017 134 12.0 11.1 100
2018 126 11.3 11.1 100
2019 121 10.5 11.5 100
2020 124 7.8 15.8 100
2021 129 9.4 13.7 100
2022 130 8.6 15.0 100
2023 125 8.8 14.1 100

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 Mora High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 208 15.5 13.4 n/a
1991 200 12.6 15.8 n/a
1992 202 14.3 14.1 n/a
1993 192 14.0 13.7 n/a
1994 189 14.0 13.5 n/a
1995 232 14.2 16.3 n/a
1996 232 14.2 16.3 n/a
1997 261 13.8 18.9 n/a
1998 243 14.7 16.5 n/a
1999 240 14.5 16.6 88.8
2000 239 14.8 16.1 89.1
2001 202 15.4 13.1 75.2
2002 201 14.1 14.3 80.1
2003 201 14.1 14.3 80.1
2004 206 13.3 15.5 80.6
2005 203 14.2 14.3 81.8
2006 211 14.4 14.7 82.5
2007 216 14.5 14.9 98.6
2008 199 14.6 13.6 98.5
2009 174 14.0 12.4 98.3
2010 160 12.6 12.6 98.1
2011 148 12.6 11.7 98
2012 155 12.4 12.4 98.1
2013 135 11.1 12.1 97.8
2014 139 11.6 11.9 97.8
2015 143 12.0 11.9 30.1
2016 146 11.0 13.2 100
2017 134 12.0 11.1 100
2018 126 11.3 11.1 100
2019 121 10.5 11.5 100
2020 124 7.8 15.8 100
2021 129 9.4 13.7 100
2022 130 8.6 15.0 100
2023 125 8.8 14.1 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mora High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,047

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mora 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 89th of 181 High schoolsRanks 91st of 170 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Mora High)3514.7
 20.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Mora)3514.7
 20.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Mora High)1714.7
 2.3%
   11th Grade Science (Mora)1714.7
 2.3%
   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 Students121125
 3.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic106120
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White145
 64.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mora High

Mora High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holman Elementary
Elementary : Mora Elementary
Middle : Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Mora High.

Students at Mora High are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.

Mora High ranks 91st of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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