Carrizozo School District
School District · Carrizozo, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
169
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
169
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Carrizozo?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carrizozo as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Carrizozo High
Carrizozo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carrizozo Elementary
Carrizozo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carrizozo Middle
Carrizozo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#34 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,739
+$5,768 vs New Mexico median
District size
169 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Carrizozo ranks #34 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Carrizozo's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carrizozo High (8.4/10), Carrizozo Elementary (6.2/10), and Carrizozo Middle (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Carrizozo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrizozo High | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Carrizozo Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Carrizozo Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carrizozo
Carrizozo is a Carrizozo, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 169 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $24,739 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Carrizozo demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carrizozo High, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Carrizozo students show an average math proficiency of 23.3% and ELA proficiency of 33.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carrizozo, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carrizozo with test data.
Schools in Carrizozo
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Carrizozo
- Total Enrollment
- 169
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- District spending per student
- $24,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carrizozo?
Carrizozo has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Carrizozo?
The average composite rating for Carrizozo is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Carrizozo?
Carrizozo's district-level spending was $24,739 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carrizozo?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carrizozo is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carrizozo?
Carrizozo High is the highest-rated school in Carrizozo with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Carrizozo?
Across schools in Carrizozo with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carrizozo compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Carrizozo has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.5%
How we rate schools
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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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