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MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

New Mexico · Public School District
7
Schools
2,331
Students
$14,669
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New Mexico serving 2,331 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,669 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MORIARTY ELEMENTARYPK–05411
ROUTE 66 ELEMENTARYKG–05304
SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARYKG–05304
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EDGEWOOD MIDDLE06–08296
MORIARTY MIDDLE06–08244
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MORIARTY HIGH09–12698
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MESD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK74
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,669Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
20%
State
66.7%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal
13.5%

State funding accounts for 67% 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
7
Schools
2,331
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,331 students.
What is the graduation rate for MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,669 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT is 41/100. 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.