Top Rankings
Lovington Municipal 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 3,382 students in Lovington Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Lovington Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
3,382 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lovington Municipal 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 79% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
16 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,760 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
62%
# Black Students
44 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
553 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
240
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
251
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
319
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,768 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,463 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,768
$14,560
Spending / Student
$13,463
$13,933
Best Lovington Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Grades: 6
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Yarbro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Grades: 4-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Grades: 3
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Lovington Freshman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Grades: 9
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Grades: 7-8
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Lovington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Grades: 10-12
| 737 students
Rank: #77.
New Hope Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 5th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ben Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
1400 South Sixth
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Grades: 2
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lea Elementary School
Magnet School
1202 West Birch Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Grades: 1
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
Llano Elementary School
Magnet School
1000 South First
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2670
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2670
Grades: PK-K
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lovington Municipal Schools School District?
Lovington Municipal Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,382 students.
What is the rank of Lovington Municipal Schools School District?
Lovington Municipal Schools School District is ranked #91 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 Lovington Municipal Schools School District?
82% of Lovington Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lovington Municipal Schools School District?
Lovington Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Lovington Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,463 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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