Moriarty-Edgewood

The Moriarty-Edgewood School District in New Mexico serves a diverse student population across 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces economic challenges, with all schools having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Two standout schools in the district are South Mountain Elementary and Edgewood Middle. South Mountain Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 25-32 elementary schools in New Mexico, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has a relatively balanced racial makeup and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7. Edgewood Middle has also performed well, ranking among the top 47-61 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating, with a relatively balanced racial makeup and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7.

While some schools in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District are providing a quality education, others, like Moriarty Middle, have lower statewide rankings and star ratings, indicating potential areas for improvement and targeted interventions to raise the overall performance of the district. Addressing the unique challenges faced by the district and leveraging the strengths of the high-performing schools could lead to better outcomes for all students.