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Belen Consolidated Schools 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 3,602 students in Belen Consolidated Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Belen Consolidated Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
10 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
3,602 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Belen Consolidated Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 75% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
# American Indian Students
72 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,789 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
62%
# Black Students
38 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
671 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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:
74
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
238
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
248
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
294
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
324
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
318
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
298
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,401 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,213 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,401
$14,560
Spending / Student
$12,213
$13,933
Best Belen Consolidated Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belen Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Grades: 1-8
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19670 Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
La Merced Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Alame Loop
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Picard Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Grades: 4-6
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Belen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #88.
La Promesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
898 Hwy 304
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #99.
Belen Infinity High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1010.
Belen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belen Consolidated Schools School District?
Belen Consolidated Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,602 students.
What is the rank of Belen Consolidated Schools School District?
Belen Consolidated Schools School District is ranked #75 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 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 Belen Consolidated Schools School District?
77% of Belen Consolidated Schools School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% 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 Belen Consolidated Schools School District?
Belen Consolidated Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Belen Consolidated Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,213 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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