A
Very Good
89/100

White Mountain Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 203 WHITE MOUNTAIN DR, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 64th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
A
Students gain 1.47 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in New Mexico for growth

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
387
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.47 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−3 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (+5 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%37%reading -3 pts, math -7 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts44th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native17%22%reading -1 pts, math +6 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 203 WHITE MOUNTAIN DR
City Ruidoso
ZIP Code 88345
District 3502310
NCES School ID 350231000530
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 88345

Understanding the community around White Mountain Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,469
Per Capita Income $27,738
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $230,000
Median Rent $846
Owner-Occupied 66.6%
Renter-Occupied 33.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for White Mountain Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.6%
White 28.7%
American Indian 11.6%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 387
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for White Mountain Elementary?
White Mountain Elementary has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend White Mountain Elementary?
White Mountain Elementary has 387 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does White Mountain Elementary serve?
White Mountain Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does White Mountain Elementary receive per student?
White Mountain Elementary receives $14,358 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around White Mountain Elementary in 88345 ▼
Avg Home Value
$331,273
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,700
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
33.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026