Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mills Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mills Elementary School is 0.46, 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)40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
69%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
375 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School?
Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Hobbs Municipal Schools School District.
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