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ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
15
Schools
5,575
Students
$13,070
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
37.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 5,575 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,070 is near the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARYKG–05204
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARYKG–05464
HIGH ROLLS MOUNTAIN PARK ELEMENTARYKG–0519
HOLLOMAN ELEMENTARYPK–05490
LA LUZ ELEMENTARYKG–05215
NORTH ELEMENTARYPK–05182
SIERRA ELEMENTARYKG–05301
SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARYKG–05466
YUCCA ELEMENTARYPK–05245
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHAPARRAL MIDDLE06–08627
HOLLOMAN MIDDLE06–08172
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE06–08502
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACADEMY DEL SOL ALT.10–120
ALAMOGORDO HIGH09–121,579
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOLPK–PK109
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,070Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
12%
State
68.6%
Local (property tax)
12.4%
Federal
19.0%

State funding accounts for 69% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
5,575
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 15 public schools, serving a total of 5,575 students.
What is the graduation rate for ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,070 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
38% of students in ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.