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5.2 avg / 10

Hobbs School District

School District · Hobbs, New Mexico

Students: 10,226
Teachers (FTE): 624

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

18

13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,294

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#83 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below 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

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 5.2/10, Hobbs demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Broadmoor Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Hobbs students show an average math proficiency of 25.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 25.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hobbs with test data.

District Details

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 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in 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 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Hobbs?

Across schools in Hobbs with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.2%. 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 5.2/10 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 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
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
25.9%
ELA Proficiency
33.2%

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 methodology

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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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