Top Rankings
Aztec Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,563 students in Aztec Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Aztec Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
7 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
2,563 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Aztec Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 73% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Graduation Rate
73%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
# American Indian Students
357 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
12%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
946 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
62%
# Black Students
7 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1,139 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
45%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
204
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,577 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,028 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,577
$14,520
Spending / Student
$14,028
$13,895
Best Aztec Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 4-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Mosaic Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Llano Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
C.v. Koogler Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 North Light Plant Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Aztec High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
Aztec Municipal Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,563 students.
What is the rank of Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
Aztec Municipal Schools School District is ranked #51 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
45% of Aztec Municipal Schools School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
Aztec Municipal 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 Aztec Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,028 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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