Belen 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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,856 students in Belen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Belen School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Belen School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 64% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.56
# American Indian Students
72 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,997 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
63%
# Black Students
40 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
714 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
18%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
303
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
313
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
248
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
294
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
324
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
318
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
298
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,408 is less than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Belen School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,856 students.
What is the rank of Belen School District?
Belen School District is ranked #75 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Belen School District?
78% of Belen School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belen School District?
Belen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Belen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,408 is less than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,856 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Top 50% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
