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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 70 students in Wagon Mound School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Wagon Mound School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
70 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wagon Mound School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
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
0.33
0.56
% American Indian
4%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
81%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
10%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,700 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,186 is higher than the state median of $14,121. 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
$36,700
$14,756
Spending / Student
$39,186
$14,121
Best Wagon Mound School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Wagon Mound High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District manages 2 public schools serving 70 students.
What is the rank of Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District is ranked #71 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
81% of Wagon Mound School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagon Mound School District?
Wagon Mound School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Wagon Mound School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,186 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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