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Elida Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 170 students in Elida Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Elida Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
2 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
170 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Elida Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
131 Students
67,116 Students
% White Students
77%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
9
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
24,024
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
6
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,124 is higher than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,153 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,124
$14,531
Spending / Student
$20,153
$13,905
Best Elida Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Elida High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elida Municipal Schools School District?
Elida Municipal Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Elida Municipal Schools School District?
Elida Municipal Schools School District is ranked #79 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elida Municipal Schools School District?
77% of Elida Municipal Schools School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elida Municipal Schools School District?
Elida Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Elida Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,153 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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