Lovington School District
School District · Lovington, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Evaluating Lovington?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lovington 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.
Lovington Freshman Academy
Lovington · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
Lovington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lovington High
Lovington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#40 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,348
$3,623 vs New Mexico median
District size
3,423 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Lovington ranks #40 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Lovington's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lovington Freshman Academy (8.0/10), Lovington 6th Grade Academy (7.8/10), and Lovington High (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lovington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovington Freshman Academy | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Lovington 6th Grade Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lovington High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Taylor Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Yarbro Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Jefferson Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | New Hope Alternative High | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lovington
Lovington is a Lovington, New Mexico school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,423 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $15,348 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Lovington demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lovington Freshman Academy, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lovington students show an average math proficiency of 29.5% and ELA proficiency of 33.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lovington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lovington with test data.
Schools in Lovington
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Lovington
- Total Enrollment
- 3,423
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lovington?
Lovington has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lovington?
The average composite rating for Lovington 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 Lovington?
Lovington spends $15,348 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lovington?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lovington is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lovington?
Lovington Freshman Academy is the highest-rated school in Lovington with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lovington?
Across schools in Lovington with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lovington compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Lovington has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 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
- 29.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.4%
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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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