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Lake Arthur School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 126 students in Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
926 Schools
# Students
126 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Arthur 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
73%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
24%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,373 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,222 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,373
$14,756
Spending / Student
$28,222
$14,121
Best Lake Arthur School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Arthur High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Lake Arthur Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Arthur School District?
Lake Arthur School District manages 3 public schools serving 126 students.
What is the rank of Lake Arthur School District?
Lake Arthur School District is ranked #41 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Arthur School District?
73% of Lake Arthur School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Arthur School District?
Lake Arthur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Lake Arthur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,222 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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