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Carrizozo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 109 students in Carrizozo School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Carrizozo School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
666 Schools
# Students
169 Students
210,264 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
15,322 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carrizozo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
52%
61%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
44%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,172 is higher than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,396 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,172
$14,763
Spending / Student
$21,396
$14,127
Best Carrizozo School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrizozo Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Carrizozo Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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