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#790 of 864 schools in NM

Roswell High

High School · Roswell · Roswell, NM

A high school in Roswell, NM where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 WEST HOBBS ST, Roswell, NM 88203

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 68.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate68%
AP Participation16.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$14,716
Chronic Absenteeism52.6%

Students at Roswell High score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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 Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
4%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Roswell 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,409/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roswell), 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

$42,067

Median home value

$115,600

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

11.4%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

26.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
16.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·12 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3privatePK–103.1 mi68Compare →
Gateway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–123.7 mi393Compare →
Goddard HighEnrollment path unverified4.99–123.7 mi1,104Compare →
University HighEnrollment path unverified5.49–123.8 mi148Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Roswell

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#19 of 22
District spending per student
$14,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Roswell High

Roswell High is a public high school in Roswell, NM, part of Roswell, serving approximately 1,460 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roswell High

What grades does Roswell High serve?

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

How many students attend Roswell High?

Roswell High has an enrollment of approximately 1,460 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roswell High?

The student-teacher ratio at Roswell High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roswell High rank in NM?

Roswell High ranks #790 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Roswell High's MySchoolScout rating?

Roswell High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Roswell High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roswell High has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roswell High a charter school?

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

Is Roswell High a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Roswell 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
1,460
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Chaves County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.6%
4-Year Graduation
68.0%
Area population (ZIP 88203)
28,637
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
36.1
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 88203; 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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