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8.2 avg / 10

Magdalena School District

School District · Magdalena, New Mexico

Students: 299
Teachers (FTE): 28

Avg Rating

8.2

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,460

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.7:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#7 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.9

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$29,460

+$10,489 vs New Mexico median

District size

299 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

About Magdalena

Magdalena is a Magdalena, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 299 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $29,460 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.2/10, Magdalena is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Magdalena Middle, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Magdalena students show an average math proficiency of 20.7% and ELA proficiency of 33.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Magdalena, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 20.7%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Magdalena with test data.

Schools in Magdalena

3 schools

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Magdalena
Total Enrollment
299
Teachers (FTE)
28
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Magdalena?

Magdalena has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Magdalena?

The average composite rating for Magdalena is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Magdalena?

Magdalena spends $29,460 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Magdalena?

The average student-teacher ratio in Magdalena is 10.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Magdalena?

Magdalena Middle is the highest-rated school in Magdalena with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Magdalena?

Across schools in Magdalena with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Magdalena compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Magdalena has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 3 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
8.2/10
Math Proficiency
20.7%
ELA Proficiency
33.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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