Top Rankings
Wagon Mound School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 60 students in Wagon Mound School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Wagon Mound School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
60 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wagon Mound School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
69%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
% American Indian
5%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
87%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
3%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,817 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,717 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,817
$15,100
Spending / Student
$45,717
$14,450
Best Wagon Mound School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Wagon Mound High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District manages 2 public schools serving 60 students.
What is the rank of Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District is ranked #41 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wagon Mound School District?
87% of Wagon Mound School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Wagon Mound School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,717 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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