Hobbs School District
School District · Hobbs, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,294
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,294
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Hobbs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hobbs 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.
Broadmoor Elementary
Hobbs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coronado Elementary
Hobbs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mills Elementary
Hobbs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#41 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,294
$5,677 vs New Mexico median
District size
10,226 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Hobbs ranks #41 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Hobbs's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Broadmoor Elementary (8.5/10), Coronado Elementary (8.1/10), and Mills Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Hobbs schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hobbs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadmoor Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Coronado Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Mills Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Taylor Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sanger Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Southern Heights Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Houston Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Will Rogers Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Murray Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hobbs
Hobbs is a Hobbs, New Mexico school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 10,226 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $13,294 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Hobbs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Broadmoor Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Hobbs students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 34.0%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hobbs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hobbs with test data.
Schools in Hobbs
18 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Hobbs
- Total Enrollment
- 10,226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 624
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hobbs?
Hobbs has 18 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hobbs?
The average composite rating for Hobbs is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hobbs?
Hobbs spends $13,294 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hobbs?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hobbs is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hobbs?
Broadmoor Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hobbs with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Hobbs?
Across schools in Hobbs with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hobbs compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Hobbs has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 18 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.0%
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Compare Hobbs with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (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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