Top Rankings
Magdalena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 299 students in Magdalena 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 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 81% 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
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
299 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Magdalena School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 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.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
88 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
30%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
58 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
19%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
17
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,692 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,094 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,692
$14,757
Spending / Student
$25,094
$14,122
Best Magdalena School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Magdalena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magdalena School District?
Magdalena School District manages 3 public schools serving 299 students.
What is the rank of Magdalena School District?
Magdalena School District is ranked #61 out of 143 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena School District?
51% of Magdalena School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magdalena School District?
Magdalena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Magdalena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,094 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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