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#523 of 864 schools in NM
Hot Springs High
High School · T or C · T or C, NM
A T or C high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 N PERSHING AVE, T or C, NM 87901
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hot Springs High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hot Springs 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,868
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
T or C
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hot Springs High is listed in T OR C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hot Springs High
Hot Springs High is a public high school in T or C, NM, part of T or C, serving approximately 361 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hot Springs High
What grades does Hot Springs High serve?
Hot Springs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hot Springs High?
Hot Springs High has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs High rank in NM?
Hot Springs High ranks #523 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Hot Springs High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hot Springs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Hot Springs High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hot Springs High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hot Springs High a charter school?
No, Hot Springs High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hot Springs High a Title I school?
No, Hot Springs High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hot Springs High?
100.0% of students at Hot Springs 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sierra County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (575) 894-8150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87901)
- 6,459
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
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 87901; 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
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