Top Rankings
Artesia Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,701 students in Artesia Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Artesia Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
3,701 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Artesia Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 66% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 85 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Graduation Rate
66%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
42 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
16 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,248 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
62%
# Black Students
23 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,346 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
36%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
300
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
320
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
277
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
272
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
296
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
299
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
254
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
236
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,624 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 $14,646 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,624
$14,520
Spending / Student
$14,646
$13,895
Best Artesia Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Dunkin Rd
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Roselawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North Roselawn Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Yeso Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1812 Centre Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Artesia High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 10-12
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 South Sixth
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #66.
Artesia Zia Intermediate
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 6-7
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 North 13th St
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 8-9
| 592 students
Rank: #99.
Hermosa Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Hermosa Dr
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: PK-K
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Artesia Public Schools School District?
Artesia Public Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,701 students.
What is the rank of Artesia Public Schools School District?
Artesia Public Schools School District is ranked #12 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Artesia Public Schools School District?
61% of Artesia Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Artesia Public Schools School District?
Artesia Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Artesia Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,646 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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