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6.0 avg / 10

Roswell School District

School District · Roswell, New Mexico

Students: 9,386
Teachers (FTE): 608
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

22

13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,716

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#59 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

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

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 6.0/10, Roswell demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nancy Lopez Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Roswell students show an average math proficiency of 21.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 21.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Roswell with test data.

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 6.0/10. 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?

Nancy Lopez Elementary is the highest-rated school in Roswell with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Roswell?

Across schools in Roswell with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. 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 6.0/10 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 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
21.4%
ELA Proficiency
39.9%

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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