Serving 828 students in grades 9-10, Hobbs Freshman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Top 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 7%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hobbs Freshman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hobbs Freshman High School's student population of 828 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hobbs Freshman High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
76%
63%
Black
5%
2%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hobbs Freshman High School?
The graduation rate of Hobbs Freshman High School is 76%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Hobbs Freshman High School?
828 students attend Hobbs Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hobbs Freshman High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hobbs Freshman High School?
Hobbs Freshman High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hobbs Freshman High School offer ?
Hobbs Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Hobbs Freshman High School part of?
Hobbs Freshman High School is part of Hobbs School District.
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