Vaughn School District

202 West 4th Street
Vaughn, NM 88353
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 40 students in Vaughn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Vaughn School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
40 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vaughn School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#67 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
21-39%
24%
21-39%
34%
<50%
33%
(19-20)
≥50%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
90%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
10%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$52,455
$15,495
Spending / Student
$44,927
$14,615

Best Vaughn School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District manages 2 public schools serving 40 students.
What is the rank of Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District is ranked #42 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn School District?
90% of Vaughn School District students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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