Top Rankings
Reserve 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 94 students in Reserve School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
51±¬ÁÏs in Reserve School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
94 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Reserve School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
46%
62%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
50%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,255 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,745 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,255
$14,756
Spending / Student
$34,745
$14,121
Best Reserve School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reserve High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reserve School District?
Reserve School District manages 2 public schools serving 94 students.
What is the rank of Reserve School District?
Reserve School District is ranked #32 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) 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%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reserve School District?
50% of Reserve School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reserve School District?
Reserve School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Reserve School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,745 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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