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5.8 avg / 10

Artesia School District

School District · Artesia, New Mexico

Students: 3,722
Teachers (FTE): 252
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

10

7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,325

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#66 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

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

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 5.8/10, Artesia demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hermosa Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Artesia students show an average math proficiency of 37.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 37.3%
School
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ELA Proficiency 44.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Artesia with test data.

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 5.8/10. 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?

Hermosa Elementary is the highest-rated school in Artesia with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Artesia?

Across schools in Artesia with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. 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 5.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
37.3%
ELA Proficiency
44.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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