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Roswell Independent 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 22 public schools serving 9,701 students in Roswell Independent Schools 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 Roswell Independent 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 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
22 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
9,701 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
582 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Roswell Independent 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 67% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)67%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
39 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
73 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
7,066 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
62%
# Black Students
236 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
2,249 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
23%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
423
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
636
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
676
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
654
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
660
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
721
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
696
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
730
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
753
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
815
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
810
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
819
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
651
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
657
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,278 in this school district is less 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 $13,382 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,278
$14,560
Spending / Student
$13,382
$13,933
Best Roswell Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Military Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 North Michigan
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Del Norte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3325
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3325
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Berrendo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 West Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Berrendo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #88.
Monterrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 West Gayle St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3475
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3475
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nancy Lopez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1208 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Washington Ave Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1111.
East Grand Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3773 East Grand Plains
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1212.
Goddard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 East Country Club
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: #1313.
El Capitan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2807 West Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Mtn View Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #1515.
Missouri Ave Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Deming
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1616.
Pecos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1717.
Sierra Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #1818.
Mesa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1919.
Roswell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,438 students
Rank: #2020.
University High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Martin Street
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #2121.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 West Oconnor Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkview Early Literacy Center
Magnet School
1700 West Alameda St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Grades: PK
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roswell Independent Schools School District?
Roswell Independent Schools School District manages 22 public schools serving 9,701 students.
What is the rank of Roswell Independent Schools School District?
Roswell Independent Schools School District is ranked #77 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 Roswell Independent Schools School District?
73% of Roswell Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roswell Independent Schools School District?
Roswell Independent 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 Roswell Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,382 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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