For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 554 students in Dulce School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Dulce School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
554 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dulce School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 55% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Graduation Rate
55%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.9%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
% American Indian
81%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,718 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,294 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,038 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,713 MM
Revenue / Student
$44,718
$19,444
Spending / Student
$29,294
$18,398
Best Dulce School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dulce School District?
Dulce School District manages 3 public schools serving 554 students.
What is the rank of Dulce School District?
Dulce School District is ranked #139 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dulce School District?
81% of Dulce School District students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dulce School District?
Dulce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Dulce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,294 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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