The New Mexico Public Education Department released statewide Spring 2025 assessment results On October 14th, and East Mountain High School once again stands out as one of the state’s top-performing schools for academic growth.
According to the newly public data, East Mountain demonstrated the most literacy growth of any high school in New Mexico and the third-highest math growth of any high school statewide. When literacy and math results are combined, East Mountain ranks as the second most improved school overall in New Mexico—regardless of size or grade level—trailing only Mesilla Elementary by a single point.
“These results reflect the extraordinary work happening in our classrooms every day,” said Trey Smith, Executive Director of East Mountain High School. “Our teachers are designing engaging, challenging learning experiences that empower students to grow academically and personally. The results are not just numbers, they’re proof that great teaching and strong relationships make a difference.”
The state’s public briefing packet, released to media outlets on October 14, highlights schools with the greatest gains in literacy and math. East Mountain is featured prominently across both subject areas. In the small school category, East Mountain is:
- The only high school recognized for literacy gains
- The only high school featured on both the literacy and math growth lists
- The only Albuquerque-area school to appear on both lists
- One of only five schools statewide featured for top growth in both subjects
Smith noted that while East Mountain’s educators have been aware of their individual results since May, today marks the first opportunity to see how the school’s growth compares statewide. “When you look across New Mexico, our results show something special is happening at our school,” he added.
East Mountain High School will continue analyzing the data in the coming months as part of its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. For now, Smith encouraged the school community to take pride in what these results represent.
“This success belongs to every teacher, every student, and every family who believes in what East Mountain stands for,” Smith said. “We’re proud to see our collective effort reflected in such remarkable growth.”
The Public Education Department briefing can be accessed here.
