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Lovington School District

18 West Washington
Lovington, NM 88260
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lovington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,397 students in Lovington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Lovington School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
3,397 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lovington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 71% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#93 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
24%
28%
34%
27%
33%
(20-21)
79%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
84%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
14%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,703 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,404 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,703
$15,100
Spending / Student
$13,404
$14,450

Best Lovington School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Gr: 6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Yarbro Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Gr: 4-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lovington Freshman Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Gr: 9 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Gr: 3 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
New Hope Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 North 5th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lovington High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Gr: 10-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 South Sixth
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Gr: 2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Lea Elementary School
1202 West Birch Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Gr: 1 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South First
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2670
Gr: PK-K | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lovington School District?
Lovington School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,397 students.
What is the rank of Lovington School District?
Lovington School District is ranked #93 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lovington School District?
84% of Lovington School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lovington School District?
Lovington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Lovington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,404 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,397 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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