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Eunice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 722 students in Eunice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Eunice School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
722 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eunice 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 82% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)65-69%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
67%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
31%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,048 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 $31,676 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,048
$14,756
Spending / Student
$31,676
$14,121
Best Eunice School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eunice High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 19th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Caton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 16th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Mettie Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Avenue M
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eunice School District?
Eunice School District manages 3 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of Eunice School District?
Eunice School District is ranked #124 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eunice School District?
67% of Eunice School District students are Hispanic, 31% 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 Eunice School District?
Eunice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Eunice School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,676 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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