Dulce Independent Schools School District

113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(District boundaries shown in map)
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For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 544 students in Dulce Independent Schools School District.
Public Schools in Dulce Independent Schools School District have a diversity score of 0.15, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
544 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 20-29% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
(18-19)
2%
21%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dulce Independent 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
10%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dulce Independent 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 2018-19 school year data.
20-29%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dulce Independent Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.56
# American Indian Students
501 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
92%
12%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
62%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
4 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
9
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
46
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
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District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,445 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,493 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dulce Independent 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
$11 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Dulce Independent 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
$34,445
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dulce Independent 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
$20,493
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dulce Independent 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 Dulce Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
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Bottom 50%
Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dulce Independent Schools School District?
Dulce Independent Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Dulce Independent Schools School District?
92% of Dulce Independent Schools School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dulce Independent Schools School District?
Dulce Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Dulce Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,493 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 20-29%
  • : 2%
  • : 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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