Top Rankings
Vaughn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 40 students in Vaughn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Vaughn School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
40 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
District Rank
Vaughn School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
4 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
10%
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:
2
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
2
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
2
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
2
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
2
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
3
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM

Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM

Revenue / Student
$52,455
$15,495

Spending / Student
$44,927
$14,615

Best Vaughn School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District manages 2 public schools serving 40 students.
What is the rank of Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District is ranked #42 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn School District?
90% of Vaughn School District students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vaughn School District?
Vaughn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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