Dulce School District
School District · Dulce, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Dulce?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dulce 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.
Dulce Middle
Dulce · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dulce Elementary
Dulce · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dulce High
Dulce · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#75 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,599
+$9,628 vs New Mexico median
District size
575 students
Typical than New Mexico median
The short answer
Dulce ranks #75 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Dulce's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dulce Middle (6.1/10), Dulce Elementary (5.6/10), and Dulce High (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dulce
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 | Dulce Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Dulce Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Dulce High | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dulce
Dulce is a Dulce, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 575 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. District-level spending was $28,599 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Dulce demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dulce Middle, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Dulce students show an average math proficiency of 8.8% and ELA proficiency of 17.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dulce, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dulce with test data.
Schools in Dulce
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Dulce
- Total Enrollment
- 575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- District spending per student
- $28,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dulce?
Dulce 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 Dulce?
The average composite rating for Dulce is 5.6/10. 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 Dulce?
Dulce's district-level spending was $28,599 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 Dulce?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dulce is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dulce?
Dulce Middle is the highest-rated school in Dulce with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Dulce?
Across schools in Dulce with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dulce compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Dulce has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 17.8%
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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