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#361 of 864 schools in NM
Top 42% in state
Texico High
High School · Texico · Texico, NM
A high school in Texico, NM where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 N. GRIFFIN ST., Texico, NM 88135
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Texico High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Texico 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low238/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$112,900
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Texico
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Texico High is listed in TEXICO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Texico High
Texico High is a public high school in Texico, NM, part of Texico, serving approximately 179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Texico High
What grades does Texico High serve?
Texico High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Texico High?
Texico High has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Texico High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Texico High rank in NM?
Texico High ranks #361 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Texico High's MySchoolScout rating?
Texico High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Texico High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Texico High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Texico High a charter school?
No, Texico High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Texico High a Title I school?
No, Texico High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Texico High?
37.4% of students at Texico 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
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Curry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (575) 482-3801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 88135)
- 1,393
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 88135; 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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