Magdalena School District
School District · Magdalena, New Mexico
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
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
Evaluating Magdalena?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Magdalena as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Magdalena Middle
Magdalena · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magdalena Elementary
Magdalena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magdalena High
Magdalena · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#8 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,460
+$10,489 vs New Mexico median
District size
299 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Magdalena ranks #8 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Magdalena's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Magdalena Middle (9.1/10), Magdalena Elementary (7.9/10), and Magdalena High (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Magdalena
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magdalena Middle | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Magdalena Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Magdalena High | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Magdalena students show an average math proficiency of 20.3% and ELA proficiency of 27.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Magdalena with test data.
Schools in Magdalena
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Magdalena?
Across schools in Magdalena with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.4%. 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 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.4%
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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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