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#300 of 864 schools in NM

Top 35% in state

Eunice High

High School · Eunice · Eunice, NM

A high school in Eunice, NM where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 129, Eunice, NM 88231

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$15,978
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Eunice High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eunice High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eunice), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,019

Median home value

$151,800

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

4.3%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eunice Holiness AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Eunice

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eunice High is listed in EUNICE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eunice High

Eunice High is a public high school in Eunice, NM, part of Eunice, serving approximately 220 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eunice High

What grades does Eunice High serve?

Eunice High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eunice High?

Eunice High has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice High?

The student-teacher ratio at Eunice High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eunice High rank in NM?

Eunice High ranks #300 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Eunice High's MySchoolScout rating?

Eunice High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Eunice High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eunice High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eunice High a charter school?

No, Eunice High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eunice High a Title I school?

No, Eunice High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eunice High?

50.5% of students at Eunice High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lea County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 88231)
3,360
Area median age
34.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88231; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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