Springer School District

1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Springer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 113 students in Springer 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 Springer School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
113 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Springer School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#95 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
24%
30-39%
34%
21-39%
33%
(20-21)
≥80%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
88%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
12%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,858 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,956 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,858
$14,756
Spending / Student
$29,956
$14,121

Best Springer School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springer High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Wilferth Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Grades: 3-6
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Grades: K-2
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Springer School District?
Springer School District manages 3 public schools serving 113 students.
What is the rank of Springer School District?
Springer School District is ranked #62 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springer School District?
88% of Springer School District students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springer School District?
Springer School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Springer School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,956 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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