Top Rankings
Alamogordo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,462 students in Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
15 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
5,462 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alamogordo School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
46%
62%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
39%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,945 in this school district is less 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 $13,321 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,945
$14,756
Spending / Student
$13,321
$14,121
Best Alamogordo School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23 Karr Canyon
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Holloman Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Holloman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Arnold
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 Puerto Rico Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
La Luz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Alamo
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2410 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Alamogordo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Desert Star Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
North Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Academy Del Sol Alt.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
805 E 12th St Bldg F
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alamogordo School District?
Alamogordo School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,462 students.
What is the rank of Alamogordo School District?
Alamogordo School District is ranked #57 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%), 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?
46% 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 Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alamogordo School District?
Alamogordo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Alamogordo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,321 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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