Lovington High School

701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 664 students in grades 10-12, Lovington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lovington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lovington High School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
664 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Lovington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lovington High School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
#113 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-49%
25%
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50-59%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lovington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
80%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Lovington High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lovington High School's ranking?
Lovington High School is ranked #113 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lovington High School often compared to?
Lovington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Artesia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovington High School?
The graduation rate of Lovington High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Lovington High School?
664 students attend Lovington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lovington High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovington High School?
Lovington High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovington High School offer ?
Lovington High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Lovington High School part of?
Lovington High School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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