Aztec Municipal Schools School District

1118 West Aztec Blvd
Aztec, NM 87410
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#51 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Aztec Municipal Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aztec Municipal Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aztec Municipal Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Aztec Municipal Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Aztec Municipal Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Aztec Municipal Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,577
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Aztec Municipal Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,028
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Aztec Municipal Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Aztec Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 4-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Mosaic Charter
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Llano Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
C.v. Koogler Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 North Light Plant Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Aztec High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East Chaco
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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