South Mountain Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Moriarty, New Mexico 87015 · Moriarty-Edgewood
#63 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#31619 of 50,301 nationally
About South Mountain Elementary
South Mountain Elementary is a public elementary located in Moriarty, in the Moriarty-Edgewood school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 303 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 63rd of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 303.
There are 7 schools in Moriarty; South Mountain Elementary ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Mountain Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Mountain Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edgewood Middle
Moriarty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students · 5.3 km away
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Edgewood · Charter other · Grades K–12
565 students · 7.5 km away
Route 66 Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 8.7 km away
San Antonito Elementary
Sandia Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students · 14 km away
Mesd Early Childhood Center
Moriarty · Public other · Grades PK–PK
116 students · 14 km away
East Mountain High School
Sandia Park · Charter high · Grades 9–12
417 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
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302 students
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301 students
Pajarito Elementary
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301 students
James Bickley Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Mountain Elementary a good school?
South Mountain Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 40.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #63 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
South Mountain Elementary ranks #63 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #31619 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Mountain Elementary?
South Mountain Elementary had 303 students in 2025.
Is South Mountain Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Mountain Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Mountain Elementary?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of South Mountain Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.