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Magdalena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 197 students in Magdalena School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Magdalena School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
661 Schools
# Students
297 Students
205,787 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
16,012 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Magdalena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)58.3%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
29%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
49%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,138 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,249 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,138
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,249
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Magdalena School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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