Top Rankings
Hatch Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,166 students in Hatch Valley 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 Hatch Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
5 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hatch Valley 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,129 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
37 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
86
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,890 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,030 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,890
$14,560
Spending / Student
$15,030
$13,933
Best Hatch Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8820 Hwy 187
Garfield, NM 87936
(575) 267-8280
Garfield, NM 87936
(575) 267-8280
Grades: PK-2
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Hatch Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Grades: 3-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Hatch Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hatch Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Grades: PK-2
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hatch Valley School District?
Hatch Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,166 students.
What is the rank of Hatch Valley School District?
Hatch Valley School District is ranked #126 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hatch Valley School District?
97% of Hatch Valley School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hatch Valley School District?
Hatch Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Hatch Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,030 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
