Top Rankings
Artesia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,729 students in Artesia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Artesia School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
3,729 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
255 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Artesia School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 141 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)66%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
63%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
33%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,521 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,536 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,521
$15,100
Spending / Student
$14,536
$14,450
Best Artesia School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Dunkin Rd
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Yeso Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1812 Centre Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 1-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Artesia Zia Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 6-7 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Hermosa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Hermosa Dr
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 1-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 South Sixth
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roselawn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Roselawn Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 North 13th St
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 1-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 8-9 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Artesia High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 10-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: PK-K | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Artesia School District?
Artesia School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,729 students.
What is the rank of Artesia School District?
Artesia School District is ranked #40 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Artesia School District?
63% of Artesia School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Artesia School District?
Artesia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Artesia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,536 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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