Alamogordo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,575 students in Alamogordo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Alamogordo School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Alamogordo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 70% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
82 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
110 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,513 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
62%
# Black Students
277 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
2,194 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
382 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
164
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
445
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
419
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
389
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
427
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
438
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
413
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
431
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
434
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
436
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
424
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
412
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
373
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
370
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,682 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,051 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Alamogordo School District?
Alamogordo School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,575 students.
What is the rank of Alamogordo School District?
Alamogordo School District is ranked #58 out of 144 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alamogordo School District?
45% of Alamogordo School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alamogordo School District?
Alamogordo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Alamogordo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,051 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,575 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Top 50% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
