Top Rankings
Loving School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 699 students in Loving School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Loving School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
699 Students
317,975 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
22,004 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Loving 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)50-59%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
72%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
27%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,587 is higher than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,587
$14,763
Spending / Student
$14,213
$14,127
Best Loving School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loving Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Loving Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2051
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2051
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Loving High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2020
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Loving School District?
Loving School District manages 3 public schools serving 699 students.
What is the rank of Loving School District?
Loving School District is ranked #68 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Loving School District?
72% of Loving School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Loving School District?
Loving School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Loving School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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