Belen School District
School District · Belen, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,218
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,218
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#42 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,218
$3,753 vs New Mexico median
District size
3,564 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
About Belen
Belen is a Belen, New Mexico school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,564 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $15,218 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Belen demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rio Grande Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Belen students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 31.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Belen, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belen with test data.
Schools in Belen
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Belen
- Total Enrollment
- 3,564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belen?
Belen has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Belen?
The average composite rating for Belen is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Belen?
Belen spends $15,218 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belen?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belen is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belen?
Rio Grande Elementary is the highest-rated school in Belen with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Belen?
Across schools in Belen with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belen compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Belen has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.7%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Belen with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
- Taos (9)
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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