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5.5 avg / 10

Lovington School District

School District · Lovington, New Mexico

Students: 3,423
Teachers (FTE): 205
Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,348

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#77 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below 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

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 5.5/10, Lovington demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lovington 6th Grade Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Lovington students show an average math proficiency of 24.2% and ELA proficiency of 29.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 24.2%
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ELA Proficiency 29.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lovington with test data.

District Details

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 5.5/10. 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 6th Grade Academy is the highest-rated school in Lovington with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Lovington?

Across schools in Lovington with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.1%. 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 5.5/10 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 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
24.2%
ELA Proficiency
29.1%

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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