South Mountain Elementary School

South Mountain Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
577 STATE RD 344,  Moriarty, NM
Moriarty-Edgewood School District
4.3
309 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Amie Duran
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
45.9%
State Average
25%
Science
57.1%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
301:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
49.7%
Hispanic
44.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/31/2025
There’s a teacher there in the special ed program that called my son a f***ng fata** , I’m sure that’s real nice for a 5th grader to go through. They need cameras in the classroom with audio. We can’t trust anyone with our babies anymore. I am livid.
5.0 parent
3/23/2021
SME has always been a great school for my children. The teachers really care about their students and their success. The staff is always easy to speak to and work with in my experience. The principals have always been fair and very understanding.
5.0 parent
1/10/2018
We LOVE SME! All the teachers are amazing. They work so hard to meet each student where they are at and encourage and motivate them to be more. Students thrive at SME. It is a family environment, once you’ve been to SME you are family forever. The leadership is amazing. Under Mrs. Duran’s leadership...
5.0 parent
1/31/2017
SME is a fantastic school and community, we could not be happier with the experience our children have had there. It is clear the teachers and staff make the students their first priority.

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South Mountain Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Moriarty, NM and is served by the Moriarty-Edgewood School District in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 309 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. South Mountain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Moriarty High School, Moriarty Middle School, Moriarty Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Moriarty has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Mountain Elementary School.

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