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Mountainair Elementary

Summary:

Mountainair Elementary is a public elementary school in Mountainair, New Mexico, serving 98 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mountainair Public Schools district, which is ranked 89 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Mountainair Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming the state average in proficiency rates for Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 29% in Language Arts, 17% in Mathematics, and 21% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of New Mexico elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 133 out of 383 New Mexico elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 307 out of 435 in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, the nearby Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary schools, which are part of the Estancia Municipal Schools district, outperform Mountainair Elementary in academic proficiency rates and overall statewide rankings. This highlights the significant academic gap between Mountainair Elementary and the surrounding schools. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Mountainair Elementary, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 405 Broadway
       Mountainair, NM  87036

(505) 847-2333

District: Mountainair

SchoolDigger Rank:
307th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,952 Help


Students who attend Mountainair Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mountainair Junior High
High:    Mountainair High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  98

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.2%
White:
29.6%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountainair Elementary ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.2%), White (29.6%), African American (7.1%). (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 Mountainair Elementary is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountainair Elementary is $16,952.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mountainair Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainair Elementary 307th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Mountainair Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mountainair:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainair 89th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountainair Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mountainair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.93 121st 389 68.9%
2006 22.94 331st 390 15.1%
2007 52.71 180th 398 54.8%
2008 45.10 219th 405 45.9%
2009 28.86 323rd 411 21.4%
2010 35.42 291st 419 30.5%
2011 28.33 306th 402 23.9%
2012 34.86 270th 398 32.2%
2013 36.94 269th 412 34.7%
2014 27.20 348th 442 21.3%
2015 34.82 265th 421 37.1%
2016 47.21 190th 410 53.7%
2017 54.76 137th 374 63.4%
2018 57.51 133rd 383 65.3%
2019 36.03 246th 396 37.9%
2022 31.32 271st 420 35.5%
2023 29.98 307th 435 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountainair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.64 60th 356 83.1%
2019 44.82 193rd 361 46.5%
2022 37.18 223rd 410 45.6%
2023 34.39 287th 426 32.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountainair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.18 316th 390 19.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountainair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.53 279th 414 32.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountainair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.27 311th 395 21.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mountainair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.70 289th 325 11.1%
2023 31.47 294th 413 28.8%
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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 Mountainair Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 75 1 0 149 3 n/a n/a 0 228
1991 79 2 0 146 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 72 3 0 142 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1993 78 3 0 146 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1994 72 0 0 131 2 n/a n/a 0 205
1995 71 5 0 137 2 n/a n/a 0 215
1996 71 5 0 137 2 n/a n/a 0 215
1997 63 4 2 123 2 n/a n/a 0 194
1998 62 8 3 129 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 64 8 1 114 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 69 7 1 132 4 n/a n/a 0 213
2001 59 7 0 142 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2002 60 7 0 147 5 n/a n/a 0 219
2003 60 7 0 147 5 n/a n/a 0 219
2004 56 2 0 132 3 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 41 5 0 100 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2006 49 6 0 116 3 n/a n/a 0 174
2007 53 7 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 47 6 0 94 2 n/a n/a 0 149
2009 48 3 0 89 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2010 48 4 0 81 0 0 0 0 133
2011 41 4 0 64 5 0 0 0 114
2012 45 2 0 68 2 0 0 0 117
2013 41 2 0 59 4 0 0 0 106
2014 41 2 0 65 5 0 0 0 113
2015 41 6 0 70 7 0 0 0 124
2016 44 8 0 67 5 0 0 0 124
2017 41 8 0 56 4 0 0 0 109
2018 42 9 0 52 4 0 0 0 107
2019 36 8 0 48 4 0 0 0 96
2020 39 7 0 52 3 0 0 0 101
2021 29 5 0 55 4 0 0 0 93
2022 33 4 0 61 2 0 0 0 100
2023 29 7 0 59 3 0 0 0 98

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 Mountainair Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 228 12.1 18.8 n/a
1991 227 13.7 16.5 n/a
1992 217 14.7 14.7 n/a
1993 227 14.8 15.3 n/a
1994 205 14.5 14.1 n/a
1995 215 14.5 14.8 n/a
1996 215 14.5 14.8 n/a
1997 194 14.3 13.6 n/a
1998 203 13.3 15.3 n/a
1999 188 13.3 14.1 87.2
2000 213 14.4 14.8 82.2
2001 209 14.5 14.4 90
2002 219 16.3 13.4 83.1
2003 219 16.3 13.4 83.1
2004 193 15.5 12.5 94.3
2005 147 15.3 9.6 92.5
2006 174 17.2 10.1 98.3
2007 162 13.7 11.8 98.1
2008 149 12.6 11.8 91.3
2009 141 11.9 11.8 83
2010 133 9.9 13.3 94
2011 114 10.4 10.9 72.8
2012 117 11.7 9.9 54.7
2013 106 9.4 11.2 34.9
2014 113 8.2 13.6 97.3
2015 124 10.0 12.4 67.7
2016 124 10.0 12.4 100
2017 109 9.9 10.9 100
2018 107 9.3 11.5 100
2019 96 8.3 11.4 100
2020 101 9.9 10.1 100
2021 93 9.0 10.3 100
2022 100 7.0 14.2 100
2023 98 9.0 10.8 100

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 Mountainair Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 228 12.1 18.8 n/a
1991 227 13.7 16.5 n/a
1992 217 14.7 14.7 n/a
1993 227 14.8 15.3 n/a
1994 205 14.5 14.1 n/a
1995 215 14.5 14.8 n/a
1996 215 14.5 14.8 n/a
1997 194 14.3 13.6 n/a
1998 203 13.3 15.3 n/a
1999 188 13.3 14.1 87.2
2000 213 14.4 14.8 82.2
2001 209 14.5 14.4 90
2002 219 16.3 13.4 83.1
2003 219 16.3 13.4 83.1
2004 193 15.5 12.5 94.3
2005 147 15.3 9.6 92.5
2006 174 17.2 10.1 98.3
2007 162 13.7 11.8 98.1
2008 149 12.6 11.8 91.3
2009 141 11.9 11.8 83
2010 133 9.9 13.3 94
2011 114 10.4 10.9 72.8
2012 117 11.7 9.9 54.7
2013 106 9.4 11.2 34.9
2014 113 8.2 13.6 97.3
2015 124 10.0 12.4 67.7
2016 124 10.0 12.4 100
2017 109 9.9 10.9 100
2018 107 9.3 11.5 100
2019 96 8.3 11.4 100
2020 101 9.9 10.1 100
2021 93 9.0 10.3 100
2022 100 7.0 14.2 100
2023 98 9.0 10.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountainair Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,952

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountainair Elementary

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 246th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 307th of 435 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Mountainair Elementary)3025
 5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Mountainair)2725
 2%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
5th Grade Language Arts (Mountainair Elementary)2227.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Mountainair)2227.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountainair Elementary)1327.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mountainair)1327.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9698
 2.1%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic4859
 22.9%
Pacific Islander00
White3629
 19.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountainair Elementary

Mountainair Elementary ranks 307th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 98 students attended Mountainair Elementary.

Students who attend Mountainair Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountainair Junior High
High : Mountainair High

Students at Mountainair Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 30% White, 7% African American, 3% American Indian.


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