Magdalena Municipal Schools School District

201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Magdalena Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 285 students in Magdalena Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Magdalena Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (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
3 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
285 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Magdalena Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#60 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
33%
(20-21)
60-79%
66%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
80 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
28%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
58 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
21%
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:
21
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
17
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,954 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,326 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart displays total spending of Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,954
$14,560
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,326
$13,933
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Magdalena Municipal Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Magdalena Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Magdalena High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Magdalena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Magdalena Municipal Schools School District?
Magdalena Municipal Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 285 students.
What is the rank of Magdalena Municipal Schools School District?
Magdalena Municipal Schools School District is ranked #60 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena Municipal Schools School District?
51% of Magdalena Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are American Indian, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magdalena Municipal Schools School District?
Magdalena Municipal 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 Magdalena Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,326 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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