Top Rankings
Artesia 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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,722 students in Artesia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Artesia School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
3,722 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Artesia School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 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 66% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)66%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
41 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
14 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,269 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
62%
# Black Students
24 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,346 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
36%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
277
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
311
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
280
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
281
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
246
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,564 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,547
$14,560
Spending / Student
$14,564
$13,933
Best Artesia School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Dunkin Rd
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Yeso Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1812 Centre Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Hermosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Hermosa Dr
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Roselawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Roselawn Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 South Sixth
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Rank: #66.
Artesia Zia Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 6-7
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Yucca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 North 13th St
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Artesia Park Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 8-9
| 605 students
Rank: #99.
Artesia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 10-12
| 766 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Heights Early Childhood
Magnet School
2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: PK-K
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Artesia School District?
Artesia School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,722 students.
What is the rank of Artesia School District?
Artesia School District is ranked #53 out of 144 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Artesia School District?
61% of Artesia School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Artesia School District?
Artesia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Artesia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,564 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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