Top Rankings
Aztec Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,562 students in Aztec Municipal Schools 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 Aztec Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
7 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
2,562 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Aztec Municipal Schools 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 73% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)73%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
# American Indian Students
358 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
12%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
955 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
62%
# Black Students
9 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,126 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
173
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
184
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
200
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,582 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,034 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,582
$14,560
Spending / Student
$14,034
$13,933
Best Aztec Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 351 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 4-5
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Aztec High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
C.v. Koogler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 North Light Plant Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
Aztec Municipal Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,562 students.
What is the rank of Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
Aztec Municipal Schools School District is ranked #68 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
44% of Aztec Municipal Schools School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aztec Municipal Schools School District?
Aztec Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Aztec Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,034 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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