Top Rankings
Hobbs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,990 students in Hobbs 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 Hobbs School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
18 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
9,990 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
594 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hobbs 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 decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.56
# American Indian Students
28 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
72 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
7,509 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
63%
# Black Students
339 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
1,954 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
20%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
288
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
688
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
725
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
728
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
775
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
778
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
731
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
713
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
766
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
810
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
776
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
831
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
715
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
666
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is less than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,887
$14,547
Spending / Student
$13,287
$13,920
Best Hobbs School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Sanger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 North Adobe
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1800
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1800
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 Calle Sur
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 824 students
Rank: #77.
College Lane Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 College Ln
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2600
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2600
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #88.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #1111.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Heizer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Stanolind Rd
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #1414.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1515.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Humble
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #1616.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Dal Paso St
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1717.
Hobbs Freshman High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E. Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Grades: 9-10
| 828 students
Rank: #1818.
Hobbs High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hobbs School District?
Hobbs School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,990 students.
What is the rank of Hobbs School District?
Hobbs School District is ranked #78 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hobbs School District?
75% of Hobbs School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hobbs School District?
Hobbs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Hobbs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,287 is less than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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