Farmington School District
School District · Farmington, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,791
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,791
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Farmington?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Farmington 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.
Mesa Verde Elementary
Farmington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northeast Elementary
Farmington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hermosa Middle School
Farmington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#56 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
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
The short answer
Farmington ranks #56 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Farmington's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mesa Verde Elementary (8.7/10), Northeast Elementary (8.2/10), and Hermosa Middle School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Farmington schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Farmington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa Verde Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Northeast Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Hermosa Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Ladera Del Norte Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Country Club Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | San Juan College High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Mckinley Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Heights Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Esperanza Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Tibbetts Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.2/10, Farmington demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mesa Verde Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Farmington students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.
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 6.2/10. 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?
Mesa Verde Elementary is the highest-rated school in Farmington with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Farmington?
Across schools in Farmington with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. 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 6.2/10 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 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.5%
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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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