Serving 747 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 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 7%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Attendance Zone: Hobbs Freshman High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hobbs school district, covering approximately 757.2 square miles in Hobbs, NM. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hobbs Freshman High School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hobbs Freshman High School is 0.35, 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
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
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 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Hobbs Freshman High School?
747 students attend Hobbs Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hobbs Freshman High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hobbs Freshman High School offer ?
Hobbs Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hobbs Freshman High School part of?
Hobbs Freshman High School is part of Hobbs School District.
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