Serving 820 students in grades 9-10, Hobbs Freshman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Top 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 7%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hobbs Freshman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hobbs Freshman High School's student population of 820 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hobbs Freshman High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
70%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hobbs Freshman High School?
The graduation rate of Hobbs Freshman High School is 76%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Hobbs Freshman High School?
820 students attend Hobbs Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hobbs Freshman High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hobbs Freshman High School?
Hobbs Freshman High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hobbs Freshman High School offer ?
Hobbs Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Hobbs Freshman High School part of?
Hobbs Freshman High School is part of Hobbs Municipal Schools School District.
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