Farmington School District
School District · Farmington, New Mexico
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,791
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,791
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#86 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,791
$6,180 vs New Mexico median
District size
11,120 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
About Farmington
Farmington is a Farmington, New Mexico school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 11,120 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $12,791 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Farmington demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farmington Preschool Academy East, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Farmington students show an average math proficiency of 28.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Farmington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Farmington with test data.
Schools in Farmington
20 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Farmington
- Total Enrollment
- 11,120
- Teachers (FTE)
- 720
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Farmington?
Farmington has 20 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Farmington?
The average composite rating for Farmington is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Farmington?
Farmington spends $12,791 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Farmington?
The average student-teacher ratio in Farmington is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Farmington?
Farmington Preschool Academy East is the highest-rated school in Farmington with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Farmington?
Across schools in Farmington with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Farmington compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Farmington has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 20 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.6%
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 Farmington with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- 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)
- Belen (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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