For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 358 students in Mora School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mora School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
358 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mora School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
97%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,246 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,494 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,246
$14,757
Spending / Student
$25,494
$14,122
Best Mora School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: 1-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mora School District?
Mora School District manages 3 public schools serving 358 students.
What is the rank of Mora School District?
Mora School District is ranked #131 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora School District?
97% of Mora School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mora School District?
Mora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Mora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,494 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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