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Hatch Valley Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,212 students in Hatch Valley Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Hatch Valley Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hatch Valley Public 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
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
1,173 Students
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
38 Students
67,116 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
84
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
24,024
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,287 is higher than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,287
$14,531
Spending / Student
$14,460
$13,905
Best Hatch Valley Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8820 Hwy 187
Garfield, NM 87936
(575) 267-8280
Garfield, NM 87936
(575) 267-8280
Grades: PK-2
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Hatch Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Grades: 3-5
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Hatch Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Grades: PK-2
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hatch Valley Public Schools School District?
Hatch Valley Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Hatch Valley Public Schools School District?
Hatch Valley Public Schools School District is ranked #126 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hatch Valley Public Schools School District?
97% of Hatch Valley Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hatch Valley Public Schools School District?
Hatch Valley Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Hatch Valley Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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