Top Rankings
Bloomfield Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 2,584 students in Bloomfield Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Bloomfield Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
2,584 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bloomfield 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 84% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
# American Indian Students
1,021 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
40%
12%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
725 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
62%
# Black Students
25 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
751 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
29%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
173
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,990 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,992 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,990
$14,560
Spending / Student
$13,992
$13,933
Best Bloomfield Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blanco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7313 Us Hwy 64
Blanco, NM 87412
(505) 634-3900
Blanco, NM 87412
(505) 634-3900
Grades: 1-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Naaba Ani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3500
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3500
Grades: 4-6
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Alta Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
329 North Bergin Ln
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-8021
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-8021
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Central Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Sycamore
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2121
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2121
Grades: 1-3
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Bloomfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #66.
Charlie Y. Brown Alt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
924 South Bloomfield Blvd
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3940
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
310 North Lajara St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Grades: PK-K
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bloomfield Schools School District?
Bloomfield Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,584 students.
What is the rank of Bloomfield Schools School District?
Bloomfield Schools School District is ranked #123 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomfield Schools School District?
40% of Bloomfield Schools School District students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bloomfield Schools School District?
Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,992 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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