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Aztec 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,750 students in Aztec School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Aztec School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
7 Schools
667 Schools
# Students
2,522 Students
210,385 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
15,336 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Aztec 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 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
0.66
0.57
# American Indian Students
391 Students
25,510 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
12%
# Asian Students
12 Students
2,751 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
907 Students
128,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
61%
# Black Students
10 Students
3,786 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1,098 Students
43,881 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
5,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
7,253
# Students in K Grade:
174
19,133
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
184
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
18,046
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
18,235
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
3,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
3,245
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
2,726
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
2,625
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,814 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,257 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,814
$14,757
Spending / Student
$14,257
$14,122
Best Aztec School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lydia Rippey Elementary 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
| 355 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mosaic Academy Charter
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: #33.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary 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
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary 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
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
C.v. Koogler Middle 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
| 519 students
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