Roswell School District
School District · Roswell, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,716
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Roswell?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Roswell 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.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle
Roswell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Early College High School
Roswell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Military Heights Elementary
Roswell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#64 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,716
$4,255 vs New Mexico median
District size
9,386 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Roswell ranks #64 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Roswell's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sidney Gutierrez Middle (9.1/10), Early College High School (9.1/10), and Military Heights Elementary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Roswell
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sidney Gutierrez Middle | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Early College High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Military Heights Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Monterrey Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Del Norte Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Nancy Lopez Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Valley View Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | East Grand Plains Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | EL Capitan Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Mountain View Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Roswell
Roswell is a Roswell, New Mexico school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 9,386 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $14,716 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Roswell demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sidney Gutierrez Middle, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Roswell students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Roswell, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Roswell with test data.
Schools in Roswell
22 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Roswell
- Total Enrollment
- 9,386
- Teachers (FTE)
- 608
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roswell?
Roswell has 22 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Roswell?
The average composite rating for Roswell is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Roswell?
Roswell spends $14,716 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Roswell?
The average student-teacher ratio in Roswell is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Roswell?
Sidney Gutierrez Middle is the highest-rated school in Roswell with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Roswell?
Across schools in Roswell with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Roswell compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Roswell has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 22 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.4%
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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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