Top Rankings
Lovington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,405 students in Lovington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Lovington School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
3,405 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lovington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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 79% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
82%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
16%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,668 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,372 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,668
$14,756
Spending / Student
$13,372
$14,121
Best Lovington School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Grades: 6
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Yarbro Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Grades: 4-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Grades: 3
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Lovington Freshman Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Grades: 9
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Lovington High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Grades: 10-12
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
New Hope Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 5th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 South Sixth
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Grades: 2
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 West Birch Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Grades: 1
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South First
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2670
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2670
Grades: PK-K
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lovington School District?
Lovington School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,405 students.
What is the rank of Lovington School District?
Lovington School District is ranked #91 out of 143 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lovington School District?
82% of Lovington School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lovington School District?
Lovington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Lovington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,372 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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