Loving School District

603 West Cottonwood
Loving, NM 88256
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 734 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
734 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#64 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
24%
24%
33%
34%
35-39%
33%
(19-20)
70-79%
77%
(2022-23)
11.3%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
70%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
28%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,605 is higher than the state median of $15,117. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,535 is less than the state median of $14,466. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,605
$15,117
Spending / Student
$13,535
$14,466

Best Loving School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loving Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Loving Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2051
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Loving High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
602 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Loving School District?
Loving School District manages 3 public schools serving 734 students.
What is the rank of Loving School District?
Loving School District is ranked #67 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?
70% of Loving School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Loving School District?
Loving School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Loving School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,535 is less than the state median of $14,466. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 70-79% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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