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Dulce Independent Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 521 students in Dulce Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Dulce Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
521 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Dulce Independent 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 20-29% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)20-29%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
# American Indian Students
462 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
89%
12%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1 Student
65,976 Students
% White Students
n/a
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
43
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,965 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,397 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,965
$14,560
Spending / Student
$21,397
$13,933
Best Dulce Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dulce High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Dulce Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Dulce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dulce Independent Schools School District?
Dulce Independent Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 521 students.
What is the rank of Dulce Independent Schools School District?
Dulce Independent Schools School District is ranked #143 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dulce Independent Schools School District?
89% of Dulce Independent Schools School District students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dulce Independent Schools School District?
Dulce Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Dulce Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,397 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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