Top Rankings
Dora School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 211 students in Dora School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Dora School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
211 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dora School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
25%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
72%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,616 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,659 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,616
$14,756
Spending / Student
$18,659
$14,121
Best Dora School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dora School District?
Dora School District manages 2 public schools serving 211 students.
What is the rank of Dora School District?
Dora School District is ranked #23 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dora School District?
72% of Dora School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dora School District?
Dora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Dora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,659 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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