Top Rankings
Bloomfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,520 students in Bloomfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Bloomfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
7 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
2,520 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bloomfield 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 80% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
% American Indian
40%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
27%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
29%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,421 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,348 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,421
$14,756
Spending / Student
$14,348
$14,121
Best Bloomfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7313 Us Hwy 64
Blanco, NM 87412
(505) 634-3900
Blanco, NM 87412
(505) 634-3900
Gr: 1-6 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Naaba Ani Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3500
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3500
Gr: 4-6 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Central Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Sycamore
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2121
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2121
Gr: 1-3 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Alta Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
329 North Bergin Ln
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-8021
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-8021
Gr: 7-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Bloomfield High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Charlie Y. Brown Alt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
924 South Bloomfield Blvd
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3940
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
310 North Lajara St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Gr: PK-K | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bloomfield School District?
Bloomfield School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,520 students.
What is the rank of Bloomfield School District?
Bloomfield School District is ranked #106 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomfield School District?
40% of Bloomfield School District students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bloomfield School District?
Bloomfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Bloomfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,348 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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