Artesia School District
School District · Artesia, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Artesia?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Artesia as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Roselawn Elementary
Artesia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yeso Elementary
Artesia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hermosa Elementary
Artesia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#54 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,325
$5,646 vs New Mexico median
District size
3,722 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Artesia ranks #54 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Artesia's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roselawn Elementary (7.9/10), Yeso Elementary (7.7/10), and Hermosa Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Artesia schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Artesia
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roselawn Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Yeso Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Hermosa Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Artesia Zia Intermediate | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Artesia High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Artesia Park Junior High | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Yucca Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Artesia
Artesia is a Artesia, New Mexico school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,722 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $13,325 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Artesia demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roselawn Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Artesia students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Artesia, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Artesia with test data.
Schools in Artesia
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Artesia
- Total Enrollment
- 3,722
- Teachers (FTE)
- 252
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Artesia?
Artesia has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Artesia?
The average composite rating for Artesia is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Artesia?
Artesia spends $13,325 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Artesia?
The average student-teacher ratio in Artesia is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Artesia?
Roselawn Elementary is the highest-rated school in Artesia with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Artesia?
Across schools in Artesia with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Artesia compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Artesia has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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