Texico Municipal Schools School District

520 N. Griffin St.
Texico, NM 88135
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 551 students in Texico Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Texico Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
3 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
551 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Texico Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#17 out of 144 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Texico Municipal Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texico 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.
54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texico 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.
40-44%
33%
(20-21)
≥90%
66%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Texico 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:

0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
231 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
62%
# Black Students
9 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
302 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
55%
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:
28
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
37
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,174 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Texico 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 Texico 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
$15,174
$14,560
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Texico 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
$13,964
$13,933
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Texico 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 Texico Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Texico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Texico Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Texico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Texico Municipal Schools School District?
Texico Municipal Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 551 students.
What is the rank of Texico Municipal Schools School District?
Texico Municipal Schools School District is ranked #17 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Texico Municipal Schools School District?
55% of Texico Municipal Schools School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Texico Municipal Schools School District?
Texico Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Texico Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥90% (Top 5% in NM)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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