Top Rankings
Gadsden Independent Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,620 students in Gadsden Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Gadsden Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
28 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
12,620 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
918 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Gadsden Independent Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
58%
Graduation Rate
83%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.56
# American Indian Students
19 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
12,205 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
62%
# Black Students
45 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
346 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
491
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
853
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
816
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
862
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
877
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
864
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
950
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
931
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
959
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
983
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,016
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,025
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,007
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
986
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,855 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$183 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$175 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,486
$14,520
Spending / Student
$13,855
$13,895
Best Gadsden Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Valle Vista Dr
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Nm Hwy 228
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
La Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Mercantile
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Vado Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Holguin Rd
Vado, NM 88072
(575) 882-6203
Vado, NM 88072
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
North Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Cascade Ave
San Miguel, NM 88058
(575) 882-6203
San Miguel, NM 88058
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Trail Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 East Lisa
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Sunland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #1111.
Loma Linda Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1451 Donaldson Ave
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Rank: #1212.
Berino Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #1313.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Santa Teresa Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Mcnutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1717.
Yucca Heights Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Angelina Blvd
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 824-8210
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 824-8210
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: #1818.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1919.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Airport Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #2020.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #2121.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #2222.
Gadsden High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6308 Hwy 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #2323.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 712 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-1904
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-1904
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 County Line Road
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 649-7724
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 649-7724
Grades: PK
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Mcnutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Grades: PK
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
253 E Chimuri
La Mesa, NM 88044
(575) 233-3475
La Mesa, NM 88044
(575) 233-3475
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
Gadsden Independent Schools School District manages 28 public schools serving 12,620 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
Gadsden Independent Schools School District is ranked #72 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
97% of Gadsden Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
Gadsden Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Gadsden Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,855 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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