Serving 35 students in grades 7-12, Wagon Mound High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagon Mound High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wagon Mound High School's student population of 35 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Wagon Mound High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagon Mound High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
69%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagon Mound High School's ranking?
Wagon Mound High School is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wagon Mound High School?
The graduation rate of Wagon Mound High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 69%.
How many students attend Wagon Mound High School?
35 students attend Wagon Mound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wagon Mound High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wagon Mound High School?
Wagon Mound High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wagon Mound High School offer ?
Wagon Mound High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wagon Mound High School part of?
Wagon Mound High School is part of Wagon Mound School District.
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